Naval Architect

Responsibilities

• Manage all naval architecture matters regarding the design, construction, conversion, operation, repair, and maintenance of marine mining and sampling vessels.
• Develop naval architecture requirement specifications for general arrangements, basic class design, and detailed structural design.
• Perform vessel trim, stability, and intact/damage stability analyses, including emergency response support.
• Conduct specifications and analyses of vessel motions, mooring, and dynamic positioning (DP) capability requirements.
• Represent the client during vessel construction and conversion to ensure quality and warranty compliance.
• Provide assurance for marine certificates, safety plans, and powering/propulsion requirements.
• Support on-board stability and weight management activities and provide training to vessel crew.
• Liaise with Classification Societies and Statutory bodies to obtain necessary vessel approvals.
• Participate in cost-saving initiatives and support the development of project budgets and technical specifications.

Requirements

• Degree or Master's degree (M Sc Eng) in Naval Architecture.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering plus 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience and a minimum of 5 years specifically in Naval Architecture.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with the Engineering Council.
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in naval architecture.
• Thorough knowledge of Classification Society Rules (e.g., Lloyd’s, ABS, DNV&GL).
• Strong knowledge of Maritime Conventions and Statutory Regulations (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL).
• Proficiency in IT and related Naval Architecture software.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical information and drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership with a naval architecture or marine engineering related professional body.

About the Company

De Beers Upstream Technology is the technical arm of the De Beers Group, providing advanced technical services to upstream operations. We design, develop, and support innovative technology and engineering solutions to optimize performance and maximize profitability across the value chain.