Job Description

As a Marine Engineer, you will take on the role of an independent Marine Engineer for various projects, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective Marine Systems designs for our client’s products, with a primary focus on FPSOs and potentially Floating LNG products. This role may involve periods of high workload due to project scope demands within your discipline. You may also be requested to take on assignments in the customer’s project offices or shipyards worldwide, either short or long-term.

Job Requirements

Our client is seeking candidates with an MSc or BSc degree (or equivalent professional certification) in Marine Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Higher Seafaring College, or General Operational Technology (AOT).

Applicants should have:

• At least 5 years of experience in Marine Systems Engineering and Design, ideally in Pre-FEED, FEED, and Detailed phases.

Additional qualifications include:

• Deep experience and technical expertise in both conceptual and detailed design of marine and production systems on floating production units (FSO's, FPSO's, Oil & Gas Carriers, Chemical Tankers, Drilling Units, Semisubmersibles, TLP) for the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong interface knowledge with related disciplines such as Naval, E&I, Piping, HVAC, Process, Technical Safety & Regulatory.
• Preferable experience with shipyards, shipboard operation, and marine equipment vendors and manufacturers.
• Prior experience in the Engineering & Design and/or Operation of LNG carriers.
• Familiarity with the latest marine systems and equipment technology, with an ability to specify and evaluate equipment while balancing technological innovation and commercial viability.
• Knowledge of classification society rules (e.g., ABS, DNV GL, BV, Lloyds), international regulations, and experience implementing Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) policies.
• Experience with review methodologies, such as HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA HP/LP Reports, and SIF Reports.

Behaviors & Interpersonal Skills

• Stakeholder Focus: Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver solutions centered on stakeholder needs.
• Decision Quality: Capable of making sound, timely decisions.
• Action-Oriented: Approaches new opportunities and challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Resilience: Ability to recover from setbacks and remain productive under challenging situations.
• Adaptability & Agility: Able to adjust to frequently changing environments and stakeholder priorities.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the development and success of the organization’s high-profile marine engineering projects on a global scale.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.