Senior Specialist - Engineering/Machinery

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Senior Specialist - Engineering/Machinery

Lloyd's Register

Location : Southampton, United Kingdom.

What we're looking for

We are currently looking for a qualified candidate to join our Technical Support Office (TSO) team. The roles invloves providing a world-wide, plan approval service to shipbuilders, ship owners and manufacturers. The purpose of this role is to carry out plan approval of maritime machinery components (i.e marine engines, steer gears, windlasses, winches and etc.), and machinery dynamics (i.e. Torsional-, Axial-, Lateral Vibrations, Shaft Alignment and Resilient Mounted Machinery) in accordance with the applicable international standards, class rules, using procedures, experience and knowledge appropriate for the design appraisal of plans for the above-mentioned aspects for new building marine equipment and components/conversion/in service vessels.

A portion of the responsibilities may involve work on Naval Ships and with respect to the required security levels the right applicant will preferably hold or must be able to achieve UK SC security clearance

What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.
• A Full time permanent role.

The Role :

• Carry out plan approval of machinery components and machinery dynamics in accordance with appropriate Lloyd's Register Rules & Regulations, Statutory Regulations and International Standards.
• Monitor revisions to Statutory, Rule and Flag requirement and apply these revisions as appropriate;
• To build and maintain a good relationship with our clients and internal stakeholders;
• Provide technical advice to internal and external clients.
• To discuss and present the deliverable with the internal / external client and be able to suggest solutions where appropriate.
• Undertake project management where applicable including monitoring project progress and spend against budget and contract requirement;
• Coaching of less experienced colleagues and act as a mentor to colleagues as agreed with line manager

What you bring

• Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical/ Marine Engineering/ Material or equivalent; and preferably Chartered/Professional qualification and a member of a relevant professional institution;
• Over 10 years of experience in offshore or marine machinery & engineering system design (or appraisal); from Yard, Class, Ship owner, Designers, Manufactures etc.
• Necessary experience/knowledge in the area of marine engineering with particular emphasis on one or more of the following are required: Piping Systems and piping components, Machinery components, Pressure equipment and Plastic pipes, plastic materials or rubber.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance systems is preferred.
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to prioritise work and meet LR and Clients' deadlines, and to work effectively under pressure.
• Good skill to maintain relationship with client with client focus mind-set;
• Proficiency in the English Language commensurate with the work and to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

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About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry's future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Be a part of

Lloyd's Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd's Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd's Register colleagues and Lloyd's Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

Want to apply.

Here at Lloyd's Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It's ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn't matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works - the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don't just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at careers@lr.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:

Together we are one Lloyd's Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

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• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

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