Senior Naval Architect at ALE

Job Reference: ALE/TP/26959/4553
Location: Nigeria
Contract Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering

Job Introduction

• ALE is the abbreviation for “Abnormal Load Engineering”
• Our engineers are at the heart of our business, and are critical to our continued success.
• As a Senior Naval Architect, based in Nigeria, you will be tasked with:
  • To conduct training
  • To control and to execute the engineering activities and project management
  • Feasibility study for Transportation, Rigging, Installation, Load-out, Float-off, Launching and various heavy lift operations.
  • You are expected to be experienced and can perform Rigging Studies, Stability Assessment, Structure Checks & Design, Ballast Study, Sea-Fastening Design, Detailing, 3D and 2D Drawings, and Material Take-off as well as Site Implementation.
  • You will attend meetings and trainings.
  • You will perform project management at site and will represent the Company to Clients.
  • You will report directly to the Branch Manager & Regional Engineering Manager.
  • You will also be tasked to create engineering documents that are innovative, high quality, accurate, clear, thorough, cost effective and safe for our stakeholders.
  • HSQE will be an integral part of your job.

If you're looking for a role that provides constant challenge and variety, then look no further.

Role Responsibility
Phase I -Twelve months orientation by foreign national of the understudies:

• Introduction MOSES - a software developed by Ultramarine to simulate marine and structural of marine operation.
• Basic MOSES Language - basic command to operate program which include operation coding and syntax
• Modelling - develop vessel model into MOSES to compute hydrostat, stability, ballasting and other operation
• Ballasting - model ballast compartment of actual vessel tanks and find the resulting condition
• Stability - calculate ship behaves at sea, both in still water and in waves, whether intact or damage condition

Phase II - Twelve months on the job training proper of the understudies:

• Motion Analysis - Compute motion and acceleration during marine transportation based on frequency response of cargo.
• Load-out - introduce how to operate moses based on load-out requirements of different site
• Load-in - detail engineering of load transferring cargo from barge to quay with SPMT or skidding
• Mooring - marine specification of controlling barge during marine operation
• Float-off - utilizing submergible barge to off load heavy floatable cargoes

Phase III - Twelve months Transition:

• Project execution - train understudies for actual site execution in project
• Site operation - expose understudies to onshore and offshore operation to gain site experience
• FEED study - guide understudies to perform front end engineering design for offshore development project
• Detail engineering - prepare them for marine operation engineering to be able to perform analysis for detail design.

Other Duties:

• Responsible for Project aspect of engineering, feasibility study for Transportation, Rigging, Installation, Load-out, Float-off, Launching and various heavy lift operations which includes Rigging Studies, Stability Assessment, Structure Checks & Design, Ballast Study, Sea-Fastening Design, Detailing, 3D and 2D Drawings, and Material Take-off as well as Site Implementation.
• Responsible for preparation of engineering analysis for projects including studies for Transportation, Rigging, Installation, Load-out, Float-off, Launching and various heavy lift operations which includes Rigging Studies, Stability Assessment, Structure Checks & Design, Ballast Study, Sea-Fastening Design, Detailing, 3D and 2D Drawings, and Material Take-off for various ALE projects
• Take the role in site engineering team, liaises with Clients, ensure work on site as per design. Prepare and monitor the project planning.
• Perform engineering design calculations using available software such as STAAD, RFEM, MOSES, SACS, OPTIMOOR, etc.
• Prepare reports and analysis for projects and tenders
• Assist the engineering team in carrying out feasibility studies
• Perform technical 3D and 2D drawings and detailing using related engineering software such as AutoCAD, AUTOHYDRO, MATHCAD, etc.

Qualifications
Essential:

• Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering
• Degree or HND in related engineering discipline

Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safety
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• National Grid
• BESC

Knowledge
Essential:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in maths/physics, grade A or B

Desirable:

• Risk Assessment Training
• CSCS Appointed Person
• A Level (or equivalent) in Maths/Physics, grade A or B
• Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification

Experience
Essential:

• Work placement in engineering or related business

Desirable:

• Relevant experience in a similar industry for a minimum of eight (8) years
• Travel, with extended periods abroad

Skills & Abilities
Essential:

• Designs and Engineering drawings using AutoCad
• Analysis using Moses
• Project Management
• Intermediate Excel/Word/Powerpoint/Outlook

Desirable:

• Advanced Excel
• Visual Basic Programming
• Clear understanding of the relevant equipment and its use

Personal Attributes
Essential:

• High level of self-motivation
• Good communicator - written and verbal
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to learn new techniques and procedures
• Able to invent and propose new methods of work/modifications to existing systems
• Able to solve ad-hoc problems quickly with clearly defined solutions
• Quality and detail focus
• Organized

Desirable:

• Able to lead a team
• Influencer
• Clear concise communicator - written and verbal
• Able to adapt communication style to suit audience (Site operator - Client - Board member)
• Effective planner
• Proactive

Other Requirements
Essential:

• Willing to travel and work within and outside the PH for extensive periods
• Current and valid driving license
• Current and valid passport, no restrictions

Desirable:

• Willing to relocate internationally
• International driving license
• Visa