Your tasks and responsibilities

Review and comment on specifications and drawings during initial project stages in cooperation with yards and designers
Support yards selection as well as contract and technical negotiations for newbuild projects
Negotiate specifications, system drawings, and 3D reviews with yards together with the teams of owner's representives
Coordinate daily newbuilding project activities, directly reporting to the Head of Newbuilding & Projects
Organize, review and negotiate proposals as well as supplier selection for onboard systems, ensuring compliance with company standards, reliability and optimized OPEX
Evaluate technical solutions and suppliers regarding maintenance costs, maintainability, durability, regulatory compliance and operational usability
Review and comment on drawings for approval in close cooperation with internal experts and project partners
Stay up to date with technical development in machinery systems
Liaison with classification societies, flag state administrations and regulatory bodies
Maintain close communication with site office teams, clarify technical issues, attend factory acceptance tests and seatrials and provide technical support to site teams until vessel delivery

Degree in ship-engineering or a related field
Extensive professional experience in a senior position as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer
Previous experience as a member of a newbuilding site team at a shipyard is an advantage
Basic knowledge of business administration, including reporting
Strong communication skills with fluency in English
Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to adapt to different cultures and mentalities within the international shipbuilding market
Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally

a challenging and varied job with a lot of (personal) responsibility
a pleasant working atmosphere in a small and highly motivated, dynamic team with flat hierachies
a wide range of training programs as well as individual perspectives for further development
an exclusive working environment at the Elbe with an in-house fitness area and company restaurant
an attractive salary package with many offers for financial security, mobility and other financial benefits

Please state your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date.

If you have any questions, Jan Wichers, our Recruiting Specialist, will be happy to help you: career@doehle.de

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