Electrical and Control Engineer

Job Description

Lloyd’s Register

The role:

• Working as a member of the Global Electrical & Control Discipline team carrying out design appraisal and consultancy against a range of Class Rules and statutory codes. You will be principally working with marine electrical/automation/electronic aspects for existing or new construction merchant ships but there will be opportunities to be involved with other ship types and offshore projects in line with business needs.
• Conducting approval of electrical and control equipment and components against various statutory codes and Class Rules. Carrying out Type Approval activity for electrical and control equipment.
• To build and maintain a good relationship with our clients and internal stakeholders.
• Providing specialist technical advice to internal and external clients globally at a senior level, which will include designers, shipyards and other LR surveyors and specialists.
• Contributing to Rule Development Projects and Proposals if required to ensure our Rules remain up to date and in line with the latest industry innovations.
• Contribute to the bid and win processes for new projects by accurately estimating time requirements and developing scopes of work.
• Produce the required deliverables within the agreed broad parameters in a defined format and review other employee’s work where requested.
• Actively seeking to ensure client satisfaction and to generate new opportunities with our clients.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
• The above job description does not preclude the assignment of other duties by the Global Electrical & Control Discipline Manager or the line manager.

What you bring

• The candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering, Marine Engineering or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience working with electrical and control designs and the application of Class Rules to the design and construction of ships.
• Experience in application of Class Rules to offshore or large naval auxiliaries is advantageous.
• Candidates with lesser experience can also be considered however at a lower position.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• It is preferable that the individual should understand the responsibilities of a Classification Society, and the interface between Class Rules and Statutory Regulations.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team, to prioritize work and meet LR and Clients’ deadlines, and to work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in the English Language (written and oral) commensurate with the work and an ability to write detailed technical reports and design appraisal documents.

You are someone who:

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Can self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals
• Is effective at solving problems, troubleshooting and making timely decisions
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives
• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone