SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER-Research and Development (FULL-TIME)

Company Description: International Register of Shipping (INTLREG), established in 1993, is an independent classification society that safeguards life, property, and the environment. The organization provides classification, certification, verification, training, engineering, and advisory services to clients across the global maritime industry. INTLREG operates through a worldwide network of surveyors and auditors based in major ports, supported by highly qualified naval architects, marine engineers, master mariners, and technical personnel. The administrative office is located in Panama City, Panama, with the Technical Head Office in Miami, Florida, USA. INTLREG maintains an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system aligned with international and national standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The candidate will be responsible for research and development activities to ensure appropriate development and updating of the classification rules for ships and offshore vessels, and the design and development of new services for the International Register of Shipping.
• To monitor the new international regulations, industry trends, innovations related to the maritime industry, IMO, and other forums for their applicable inclusion and implementation into INTLREG classification rules.
• Updating and maintain the classification rules and related guidance for use of all technical departments and surveyors and other stakeholders who are involved in ship building, modifications or conversions.
• The publication of incidents and statistical analysis of trends related to losses and damages within the industries, Development of new products and services for INTLREG or affiliates
• Design, create, and test various INLREG class and statutory services for any new implementation or amendment in the online platform before use by other staff and surveyors.
• Monitor various projects related to rule development or engineering or other services assigned to R&D and act as Project Manager
• Supervise other staff in the Project team / R&D and monitor various project progress as required.
• Coordinate with Technical Appraisal Department or other departments related to classification / statutory services in compliance with INTLREG Classification Rules, IMO regulations and Flag administration, providing up to date information and making sure that surveyors, ship-owners/ship managers are meeting the requirements and new amendments.
• Preparation of training course for stakeholder related to new services or amendment when implemented.
• Any other technical or special projects as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters or, Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering/Mechanical or any related maritime/ marine machinery design areas. Chief Engineer License / MOT Class I marine engineer

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Candidates with at least 10 years of experience in any significant combination of the below proficiencies are encouraged to apply for this position:

• Experience as a surveyor/specialist/design appraisal engineer or in Research & Development functions in a Classification Society.
• Experience in design/production/quality department in a ship building/repair yard, handling classification and statutory compliance of ship/offshore/marine structures.
• Experience in leading design companies involved in new building, conversion, energy efficiency etc.

(Those with less than a total of 10 years experience need not apply)

DESIRED SKILLS

• Familiarity with Classification Rules, IMO Codes/ conventions and regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, MLC and other maritime technical codes.
• Knowledge of the process and procedures related to ship-classification/certification for both ships in service as well as new building of merchant ships.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills in English. Professional document writing skills is recommended.
• Proficiency to handle computational tools for design assessment.
• Technical Writing Skills is essential.
• Project Management Skills.