Naval Architect Job Description
Naval Architect Duties & Responsibilities
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Naval Architect Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Naval Architect
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NAVSEA, III, CCNA, DAWIA, DHS, PE, VP
Education for Naval Architect
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the naval architect job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Naval Architecture, Engineering, Education, Design, Physics, Chemistry, Marine Engineering, Technical, Engineering Technology, Science
Skills for Naval Architect
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Naval Architect Examples
Naval Architect Job Description
- To be able to apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems, particularly in areas where there is no precedent
- To work collaboratively and provide technical and commercial leadership within the responsibilities assigned
- Providing structural engineering advice and guidance to senior management on design modifications, testing, conversion, and repair of submarines
- Analyzing construction, repair and modification contracts for structural components and structural systems to determine ensure the safety, economy and efficiency of nuclear powered submarines
- Interpreting submarine shipbuilding specifications to adapt precedents when making departures from guidelines, technical manuals, or engineering practices
- Performing engineering oversight to contractor work related to submarine hull structure, tanks, foundations, fasteners, resilient mounts, decks or installation
- Conducting presentations to communicate program information to audiences with varying levels of authority
- Strength verifications of converted tankers and new build hulls
- Naval design and structural design of converted tankers and new build hulls
- Supporting Technology Development department for FPSO,- FLNG,- and Renewable product lines in bringing new products and technology to the market
- Strong budgeting and planning skills
- Good communication skills to translate technical strategies and plans to verbal and PowerPoint presentations
- Bachelors degree in an engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years or more of professional experience
- Benchmark and improve software processes
- Familiarity with the MH-60R/S Mission System Architecture
- Familiarity with the NHP programs and engineering processes
Naval Architect Job Description
- Coordination and execution 3-D drawings of hull and marine equipment
- Offshore inspection of tankers and yard support of conversion & new build projects
- Work independently providing waterfront support, field engineering and detailed design and engineering support to the small boat in-service engineering agent
- Perform static stability analysis using General HydroStatics (GHS)
- Perform Intact and Damage Stability analysis for new designed craft
- Perform Finite-Element Analysis and structural analysis
- Inspect watercraft for structural integrity, research materials, develop work specifications and oversee repair and installation
- Attend meetings and provide professional recommendations as requested
- Professionally interface with customers and vendors
- Provide quality products within the specifics of the naval architect requirements
- Familiarity with PMA-299
- Experience working Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and / or Direct Military Sales (DMS) programs
- Ability to build and sustain critical relationships
- Those with any relevant work experience (design, drafting, technical drawing ) will be viewed favourably
- Those with any additional post-graduate qualifications will be viewed favourably
- Coordinate engineering efforts with industrial design team members the Propulsion and Structural Engineers
Naval Architect Job Description
- Performs naval architecture related calculations applying standard formulas required by commercial maritime regulatory bodies including American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG)
- Completes assigned specific unrelated tasks designed to provide experience in the application of practical naval architecture theory and basic principles
- Completes assigned specific unrelated tasks designed to provide continuing experience in the application of practical naval architecture theory and basic principles
- Performs calculations applying standard formulas and commercial maritime regulatory body rules (ABS / USCG), assembles and prepares information for naval architecture or marine engineering studies
- Performs technical document and Regulatory Body research and provides recommendations
- Support from our Projects group will be requested on a case by case basis to ensure knowledge transfer from operations to our project departments on the condition of our existing assets and ensuring relevant input towards projects
- Assist Engineering Manager in developing and enhancing the capability of the engineering team
- Lead response to tenders and work requests
- Ensure quality of work and deliverables
- Guide and mentor the engineering team
- Ensure adequate and accurate documentation to support manufacturing
- Review and comment on both current and new standards
- 4+ years’ experience in the design and analysis of applications relating to floating assets
- Minimum 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Naval Architecture or a related discipline
- Minimum of 1 year in a similar or related field
- Experience in the application of classification society rules and the naval technical regulatory framework within a naval environment preferred
Naval Architect Job Description
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in industry codes and standards on mooring systems design
- Provide technical advice in response to internal/external queries related to mooring systems design
- Interface with clients, vendors and third party contractors as required
- Review and approve engineering analyses and deliverables
- Undertake quality assurance activities and contribute to improving the existing system where possible
- Attend offshore operations, seafastening/load-out meetings, inspections/tests etc as required
- Assist the project management team to review the infrastructure design and drawings to ensure that it will support the Maritime Yard’s products when operational
- Evaluate the shiplift/docking system proposals that will be submitted by the EPC contractors
- Support development of UUV systems, underwater structures, system requirements/performance analyses and the conduct of requirements flow-down to subsystem levels
- Work closely as a protégé to senior engineers
- Have a Diploma/B Eng
- Consistent track record of at least 5-7 years in working with Innovation or Product/Service development projects with an organisation, institute, R&D center or research bodies
- What technical skills / competencies are needed to develop the innovation?
- How many people are needed to develop this project
- Will the project deliver the value to the Client (eg delivering what the Client is paying for) and LR (eg we don’t deliver more than what the Client has paid for, so reducing our margin)
- An existing or previously held Australian Government Security Clearance preferred
Naval Architect Job Description
- Support trade studies to predict vehicle performance and derive requirements, develop simulation and analysis to predict vehicle performance, and document trade studies & analysis results
- Conduct hydrodynamic analysis & simulation to define/verify system stability/performance and propulsion/hull design
- Support development of new UUV systems, software, requirements & methodology for testing system hardware/software and analyze test data
- Be outgoing and enjoy resolving a new challenge every day
- Have a structured approach to your work, with an eye for detail
- Be able to spot opportunities, challenge the status quo and communicate recommendations effectively
- Join a team supporting one of the most complex assets in operation today
- Learn the skills and techniques required to express complex arrangements and systems in a way that non specialists understand
- Drive the development & validation of naval architecture systems & components in support of project scope, timing & cost objectives per established engineering practices & industry regulations
- Develop validation plans and coordinate with test lab for the evaluation of components and systems
- Must have at least 6-7 years experience in New Building/Conversions for both hull and vessel operation systems working in a either a shipyard or consultancy
- Knowledge of ship design software, FEM software and product modeling software
- Must be an Australian citizen (mandatory)
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Naval Architecture or similar degree
- Have a general understanding of drawing development and review
- Boat check craft on trailers or in the water