Job Title



Class & Marine Engineer (FPSO Operations – Onshore Support)



Location



Onshore Support Base

Job Purpose



The Class & Marine Engineer is responsible for providing onshore technical support for the marine systems and structural integrity of the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility. The primary focus of the role is to ensure compliance with Classification Society requirements, Flag State regulations, statutory surveys, and applicable international maritime conventions while coordinating all class-related inspections, certifications, and engineering activities. The role serves as the primary liaison between the FPSO, Classification Society, Flag Administration, regulatory authorities, and internal technical teams to maintain the vessel's Class and marine certification throughout its operational life.

Key Responsibilities



Classification Society Coordination

Marine Compliance

Marine Engineering Support

Structural Integrity

Dry Docking & Major Marine Projects

Certification Management

Marine Systems Performance

Engineering Reviews

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration



Minimum Qualifications



• Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Class I Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency (Motor) is highly desirable.
• Professional Engineer registration or eligibility is advantageous.
• Training in marine asset integrity or classification systems is desirable.

Experience



• Minimum 8 years of marine engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years supporting FPSOs, offshore production facilities, tankers, or other offshore marine assets.
• Demonstrated experience working with Classification Societies and statutory compliance.
• Experience coordinating Class surveys and marine certification.
• Experience in hull integrity, marine systems, and structural maintenance.
• Experience supporting dry docking or major offshore marine maintenance campaigns is advantageous.

Technical Knowledge



• FPSO marine systems.
• Hull structures and structural integrity.
• Ballast and bilge systems.
• Cargo containment systems.
• Mooring systems and turret systems.
• Corrosion management.
• Marine piping systems.
• Marine mechanical equipment.
• Marine asset integrity management.
• Classification Society Rules.
• Flag State regulations.
• SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, ISM, and ISPS requirements.
• Risk assessment and Management of Change (MOC).
• Reliability engineering.
• Root cause analysis.

Software Skills



Proficiency in:

• SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP (Plant Maintenance modules advantageous)
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project (desirable)
• Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Marine integrity and inspection management software (advantageous).

Location: Walvis Bay and Lüderitz



Closing Date: 31/7/2026