Description

What you will be doing.

• Serve as the Discipline Lead for Marine Systems scopes for the plan approval of IGC-compliant gas carriers (LNGCs and VLGCs) on behalf of the charterer/shipowner. Lead and coordinate the plan review process of all marine systems related drawings/documents, coordinate review activities by our discipline plan review engineers. Work together with other discipline leads on multidisciplinary scopes.
• Interface with the charterer/shipowner, the nominated shipyard, Class Society and the newbuild site supervision team.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on the subject matter to stakeholders through all stages of the design and construction process
• Take an active role in the evaluation and approval of designs, plans, drawings, and technical specifications for compliance with the newbuild specification and associated rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Participate in risk assessment activities related to the design of the subject class of gas carriers
• Identify and address potential design issues, recommending improvements and solutions.
• Ensure that all design changes and updates are thoroughly reviewed and documented.
• Lead and/or participate in design review discussions with various stakeholders, including equipment/technology suppliers as appropriate in support of the plan review process and acting always in Longitude and our client’s best interests
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in gas carrier technologies and best practices for the design, construction, and operation of gas carriers.
• The ability and willingness to travel as required, and to be based in South Korea for the duration of the project.

What we are looking for.

• Experience as lead plan approval engineer/plan approval manager for at least one complete gas carrier project on behalf of a Class Society, a Ship Owner/Manager, or a Charterer
• A Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, 8 years of experience in the design of tankships (or 5 years if gas carriers)
• 2+ years of experience serving as technical interface/point of contact with a shipyard [on behalf of ship owner/manager or charterer] during the design review phase of a shipbuilding contract for a gas carrier (or 5+ years if for other types of tankers)
• 4+ years of experience serving as Chief Engineer aboard a gas carrier

What is in it for you?

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