Who we are
At BW Offshore, our mission is to engineer offshore production solutions to progress the future of energy. We are a leading provider of floating production solutions (FPSO), with a commitment to expand our capabilities even further. Our experience team uses four decades of offshore expertise to develop tailored energy solutions that meet the evolving needs of markets worldwide. As a publicly-listed company on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we prioritize transparency, sustainability, and long-term value for our stakeholders.
If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we encourage you to explore our open positions and see if there's a fit for you. We look forward to hearing from you!
Are you ready to take this journey?
The Position
We are currently seeking for a Senior Engineer Naval Architecture to join BW Offshore. This role will be based in our Singapore office and report to the Hull & Marine Engineering Department Manager.
You are responsible for
- Take a lead in all phases of Projects from concept development, tender, bids, FEEDs, construction,
commissioning, execution, modification to completion - Responsible for designing the FPSO, including:
- Create hull structural designs
- Perform stability analysis
- Perform global structural strength and fatigue analysis
- Ensure general arrangement layout
- Ensure the design meets regulatory, class, client and corporate requirements
- Develop material take-off and cost input for Naval Architecture discipline
- Give input to the master equipment list
- Actively contribute to Naval Architecture discipline activities and provide input to develop and maintain
company engineering standards and best practices within the field - Coordinate, plan and schedule Naval Architecture activities to ensure a logical sequence and timely
preparation, review and revision of all related documents, as well as check and/or approve deliverables
from the discipline, and assure schedule and quality are attained - Actively drive the development of relevant RFQ’s for module yards, integration yards, newbuild
shipyards and equipment packages and prepare technical bid evaluations (input) - Follow-up design development, construction and testing activities
- Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Proactively support and cooperate with all engineering disciplines to achieve optimal design results,
including relevant input and comments to other discipline deliveries - Work closely with and actively support Supply Chain, Estimation, Planning and other project teams
- Review and approve deliverables from suppliers and contractors
- Lead technical clarifications towards clients, sub suppliers, class and yard
- Liaise with class, regulator and client for the submission of documents and close out of comments
- Support Technical Maintenance & Support team, Operation Managers and offshore Units as and when required, including visiting Units in operation as needed for technical support and troubleshooting
Education And Experience
- Master’s degree in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree or long relevant experience may replace formal education
- Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience within the shipping and offshore industry
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience within the FPSO industry
Who We Think You Are
- Team player with ability to lead
- Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
- Ability to deliver in a high pressure, fast pace project environment
- Ability to deliver high quality work on time
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary/multinational environment
- Understand the various engineering disciplines and their interaction
- Good knowledge of electronic database systems and working IT applications
- In depth knowledge of the relevant requirements of the classification societies and international rules and regulations
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
- The position may have temporary assignments at project premises or units.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are deeply committed to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable working environment for all. We believe that diversity is not just a buzzword, but a critical component of our success, and we are dedicated to valuing and celebrating the unique perspectives and experiences that every individual brings to our team. Your opinions and feedback are essential to our continued growth and success, and we are grateful for your contributions to our shared mission. In short, we value you as an integral part of our community, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to do their best work.
