Dry-Dock Technical Support

• Provide steel renewal and coating scope input to the Senior Manager, Dry-Dock Planning for integration into consolidated dry-dock specifications and budgets.
• Optimize sequencing of steel and coating works to reduce cost, schedule impact, and vessel out-of-service time.
• Support onboard inspections and supervise critical repair and coating activities during dry-dock periods.
• Ensure QA/QC for coating application including surface preparation, dry film thickness (DFT) measurement, and environmental condition compliance.
• Evaluate contractor and shipyard performance on steel and coating quality, providing input to the post-docking performance reviews.
• Provide input into the AMOS dry-dock module within area of responsibility for proactive planning and budgeting.

Structural & Coating Risk Assessment and Incident Support

• Provide expert technical support in cases of hull damage, coating failures, accelerated corrosion, or structural defects, including root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Define operational limitations when structural integrity is impacted, coordinating with Classification Societies, Flag State, and P&I Clubs as required.
• Act as subject matter expert for Class, Flag State, insurers, and internal stakeholders on structural and coating matters.

Vessel Performance & Hull Efficiency

• Monitor the impact of hull condition and coating performance on hydrodynamic resistance and fuel efficiency in coordination with the Energy Efficiency team.
• Support hull cleaning, polishing, and advanced coating solutions including low-friction and fouling-release systems.
• Contribute to energy efficiency initiatives and emissions reduction programs (CII/EEXI improvements) through hull and coating optimization.

Cross-Functional Coordination & AMOS Integration

• Ensure structural and coating condition data is captured, maintained, and accessible within AMOS-X to support fleet-wide analytics, lifecycle planning, and benchmarking.
• Coordinate with the AMOS Operations team (Manager, AMOS Technical Systems) on data standards, reporting requirements, and module configuration for hull integrity tracking.
• Collaborate with the Asset Strategy & Lifecycle Management pillar (Senior Manager) on capital planning inputs, lifecycle cost modelling, and fleet-wide asset health reporting.
• Support the development of fleet standards for structural integrity and coating systems, providing training and technical guidance to shipboard teams and superintendents.

Financial Responsibilities

• Develop and manage CAPEX budget components for steel renewal and coating programs, including cost forecasts, business case justifications, and ROI analyses for Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs).
• Provide lifecycle cost analysis and replacement timing recommendations for structural and coating assets to support fleet-wide capital planning.

Qualifications / Skills

Education

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution (international equivalents accepted).
• Professional certifications in corrosion engineering, coating inspection (e.g., NACE/AMPP, FROSIO), or asset management (e.g., IAM) considered a strong advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in ship structural management, hull integrity, or marine coating systems, with at least 5 years in a shore-based technical management role.
• Strong expertise in hull structures, corrosion mechanisms, and marine coating systems across diverse vessel types.
• Experience with Steel Condition Assessment programs, UT measurement campaigns, and ESP/structural survey requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with coating inspection standards, PSPC requirements, and QA/QC processes for marine coating applications.
• Direct experience supporting dry-dock steel renewal and coating projects, including scope development and contractor management.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of classification society structural requirements (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s Register) and maritime regulatory frameworks (SOLAS, MARPOL).
• Proficiency in AMOS or equivalent CMMS platforms, with the ability to define data requirements and work within established data governance frameworks.
• Strong practical knowledge of steel repair processes, welding standards, and coating application techniques.
• Data-driven approach to lifecycle maintenance planning, condition monitoring, and risk-based decision-making.

Key Competencies

• Ability to balance technical, operational, and commercial considerations in asset management decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across shipboard, shore-side, and executive audiences.
• Systems thinking mindset, understanding how structural and coating condition data connects to broader lifecycle planning, capital budgeting, and fleet optimization.
• Continuous improvement orientation with a focus on standardization and fleet-wide consistency.
• Ethical standards and integrity in safety-critical decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Working Conditions

• Office-based position within GMO / Marine Technology, Weybridge, UK.
• Regular travel required (approximately 20–40%) including vessel inspections, dry-dock attendance, shipyard evaluations, and UTM campaign oversight.

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