FPSO NAVAL ARCHITECT / HULL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

FPSO Naval Architect / Hull Structural Engineer
Location: Nantong, China
Contract Type: Residential
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2 Years
Project: FPSO

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Naval Architect / Hull Structural Engineer to join a major FPSO project during its detailed engineering and construction phases. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-profile VLCC conversion project, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with international standards.

Key Responsibilities HSE Compliance

• Demonstrate exemplary HSE behavior and implement safety requirements within your scope.
• Proactively support HSE initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Engineering – Detailed Design Phase

• Supervise and review naval architecture activities performed by EPSCC contractors and subcontractors.
• Oversee hydrodynamic design activities, ensuring compatibility with interfacing disciplines (e.g., SURF motions and load response).
• Monitor FPSO weight control, review lightship weight distribution, COG estimates, and radius of gyration.
• Approve intact and damage stability analyses, including offloading and tank inspection conditions.
• Review transport plans for FPSO and modules/equipment to integration yard.
• Ensure timely review and consolidation of engineering documents related to naval architecture deliverables.
• Supervise classification approvals and ensure hull construction compliance with design and classification society standards.
• Provide technical expertise for hull repair and life extension activities, liaising with MWS as needed.
• Respond promptly to engineering clarifications, deviations, and unexpected technical issues.
• Conduct studies, issue recommendations, and assist procurement, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Participate in technical reviews and ensure timely implementation of findings.

Field Engineering – Construction Phase

• Follow up on hull weight control and respond to field design changes and site technical queries.
• Oversee naval field activities including draft reading, lightship survey, and inclining experiments.
• Supervise structural field engineering activities related to hull conversion (VLCC).
• Oversee mooring activities including unijoint installation, mooring equipment integration, and towing/hook-up procedures.

Reporting

• Provide clear and timely reporting, highlighting critical issues and proposing remedial actions to the Engineering Management team.

Technical Requirements

• Confirmed expertise in naval architecture, hull structural engineering, and mooring within Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven experience in construction phase and VLCC conversion projects.
• Strong knowledge of hydrodynamics, stability analysis, and classification requirements.
• Rigorous, solution-oriented approach with excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and communicate effectively.
• Language: English mandatory (French is a plus).

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