Senior Naval Architect

Company: IPMC LIMITED 
Skills: Naval Architecture..
Experience: 5 + Years 
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree 
Location: LAGOS, NIGERIA 

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
IPMC is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.
It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.

Duties & Responsibilities

Functions

ESSENTIAL
Provide technical leadership and authority in Naval Architecture, designating work where applicable to junior engineers within their technical capabilities. Review and check junior engineer output
Provide support to our clients which includes Integrity Management / Inspection Management / Maintenance activities for Floating Systems (both hull and topsides structures) in accordance with client contractual requirements
Ensure projects are performed in accordance with industry codes/standards/Classification Rules, legislation, accreditation, and Oceaneering or Client policies/procedures
Prepare and maintain Floating Systems (hull and topsides structures) Integrity and Inspection Management strategies and risk based assessments
Ensure the strategies are implemented with development of appropriate short and long term plans and activities in accordance with Client planning process
Manage development and approval of detailed inspection work packs / work scopes for inspections and activities to the appropriate personnel or contractor(s). Ensuring all parties are fully conversant with all aspects of the work scopes
Review and endorse all relevant hull and topsides structures Inspection Reports, including 3rd party NDE Reports, and confirm the inspections have been carried out as required by the strategies
Carry out appropriate assessment or investigations of reported defects, report any anomalies and highlight any areas of concern to the appropriate client focal point. Advise the client when conditions present any immediate threat to integrity
Write accurate and concise reports which review, analyse, and trend integrity management and inspection data and provide informed recommendations for repair strategies
Develop strong relationships internally with the integrity management team and externally with Clients, Contractors and offshore personnel to ensure excellence in delivery and an effective integrity service
Undertake offshore, site visit or surveys as required
Promote the use of innovative methods or specialist technology to provide a more efficient service
Assist in the review and maintenance of processes and procedures for all aspects of floating systems
Lead, develop or input to bids and proposals in support of global operations
Support the Business Development function in the identification and development/delivery of marketing to prospective clients


Qualifications

REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline e.g. Structural, Mechanical
DESIRED
Masters degree in related subject e.g. Naval, Structural, Mechanical
Award of professional engineer status within local region 
Offshore medical and survival certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Specific experience related to the job description
Demonstrated understanding of floating systems and hull integrity methods
Detailed understanding of the application of Classification Society Rules for structures and mooring systems
Understanding of inspection and NDE methods, and experience of Classification Society surveys
Good communicator, both written, verbal and technical to make complex terminology simple for the benefit of others
Good client or support contractor relationship skills at various levels of seniority or diverse cultures