Senior Marine Engineer

Kigali - Rwanda

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client aims to reduce or remove environmental pollution by using cleaner greener gas to displace liquid or solid hydrocarbons. The project focuses on developing and producing methane from a major inland water source in a safe efficient and environmentally sound manner and distributing compressed natural gas (CNG) throughout the region.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Senior Marine Engineer will provide technical leadership and oversight on all marine and marine safety aspects of a major inland water source Gas Extraction and Processing Project ensuring compliance with legal requirements the approved Basis of Design and recognized international standards.

The incumbent will support the Owners team in monitoring the EPC Contractors design procurement fabrication QA/QC installation and commissioning of marine systems ensuring safe reliable and compliant delivery of the facilities.

This position requires extensive experience in offshore/marine systems strong knowledge of floating production facilities or similar marine assets and the ability to interface effectively with multidisciplinary engineering construction and HSE teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Marine Safety and Compliance: Advise the Client on all marine and marine safety-related matters ensuring compliance with the Project Basis of Design class and statutory requirements and applicable legal and environmental regulations.
Design Oversight: Review and verify the Contractors marine and structural designs for barges mooring systems subsea pipelines risers and related infrastructure against international standards (API DNV ISO).
Interface Management: Coordinate marine interfaces between the barge anchoring systems export pipeline and onshore tie-ins to ensure clarity of responsibilities and seamless integration.
QA/QC and Operational Readiness: Oversee and review the Contractors fabrication prefabrication onsite QA/QC installation method statements installation works and operational documentation to ensure conformity and readiness for safe operation.
Verification of Contractor Deliverables: Review and comment on key Contractor submissions including design calculations construction procedures installation analyses and risk assessments.
Contract and Performance Monitoring: Verify that the Contractors performance meets contractual obligations including functionality performance criteria and readiness for commissioning.
Problem Solving and Change Management: Identify and assess marine-related technical risks deviations and change orders providing recommendations and mitigation measures to the Project Director.
Testing and Commissioning Support: Oversee or witness marine system pre-commissioning and commissioning activities including barge stability and mooring line tension tests.
Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports review meeting minutes and maintain detailed records of design reviews inspections and correspondence relevant to marine systems.
Knowledge Transfer and Mentoring: Support capacity building by mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the Owners internal standards and lessons-learned documentation.

Interaction with the following groups will be required to achieve the above:

CNG Project Team Members
Client Employees
Local & International Contractors
OEMs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Diploma Bachelors or Masters degree in Marine Engineering Naval Architecture or related discipline.
Minimum 1215 years relevant experience in offshore/marine engineering including design and installation of floating platforms mooring systems and subsea pipelines.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Proven experience in EPC or Owners engineering oversight roles for similar offshore production or gas extraction facilities.
Strong knowledge of international design codes (API DNV ABS ISO) and marine classification requirements.
Experience in QA/QC fabrication and supervision of marine construction and installation.
Excellent analytical communication and interface management skills.
Prior exposure to inland water or lacustrine gas projects (advantageous).

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