Technical Appraisal Department
LOCATION: KOCHI, KERALA, INDIA
Established in 1993, International Register of Shipping (INTLREG) is an independent classification society working with the objective of 'safeguarding life, property and the environment'. INTLREG is a provider of classification, certification, verification and advisory services.
The company is looking for an experienced Naval Architect/ Structural Engineer as Senior Technical Officer in our office in Kochi, India.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Performing review /verification of technical requirements of marine vessels/structures as per rules and regulations under various IMO codes/conventions and classification rules of the International Register of Shipping
Analyzing new construction and modification drawings of various types of ships with the aim of approving them on behalf of INTLREG Class Society, in accordance with classification rules, IMO, and other international regulations.
Perform Finite Element modeling, calculations, and Structural analysis (Static strength analysis, modal analysis, harmonic analysis, fatigue analysis, etc.) Candidate shall be familiar in user of related software
The candidate will be responsible for guiding surveyors and other technical staff as a subject-matter expert in their area of expertise when required.
Assist in updating and maintaining the Ship classification rules and Survey Procedures/ guidance Plan approval procedures, technical aspects of different types of ships as per the IRS Ship Classification Rules and requirements specified by various IMO conventions.
·Should be knowledgeable of classification society functions, classification rules, IMO conventions and regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, LL, Rules, Class, Tonnage Conventions, and other codes.
Perform other related technical projects as assigned by Management.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Structural Engineering or similar. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 8-10 years of experience working in a ship design house or plan appraisal in a classification society (preferred) -Proficiency in structural engineering, shall be able to handle on-the-job and medium-level engineering structural analysis experience as a Naval architect with the following experience background:
A. Foundation Analysis of Onboard equipment like Main Engine, Navigational Mast, using STAAD, SACS,
B. Finite Element modeling of ship structures in FE software (ANSYS, Patran, etc.)
C. Structural analysis (Static strength analysis, modal analysis, harmonic analysis, fatigue analysis, etc.) of various ship structures.
D. Understanding and developing various tools required for structural analysis using the latest computer application as per the task requirement.
E. Preparing analysis reports and approval of ship designs for clients
·Should be familiar with the Ship Classification Rules, IMO Codes/ conventions and regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, MLC and other maritime technical codes.
Thorough knowledge of the process and procedures related to ship classification for both ships in service as well as new building of merchant ships.
Must have strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills in English. Professional document writing skills is recommended.
BENEFITS: Great benefits and working environment