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Senior Naval Architect

HR • Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia • Full-time

Description

Senior Naval Architect

Melbourne, Cairns or Adelaide

Make your mark at Rubicon Associates.

We are seeking an experienced and client focussed Senior Naval Architect to join our multi-disciplinary Engineering Consulting team, delivering a pipeline of maritime design sustainment projects to Prime Contractors for the Defence sector.

This role is newly created and full time, based in Melbourne, Cairns or Adelaide, for someone who wants to join a small to medium (SME), growing consultancy at a formative time.

We offer a competitive salary, promotion opportunities (we promote from within) and generous study assistance and study leave package, along with the chance to work alongside like minded professionals who share a passion for the Maritime sector.

Note: Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to apply for an NV1 Security Clearance.

Why Rubicon Associates?

You’ll be joining a proudly Australian owned consultancy, specialising in marine engineering services, with offices around Australia. The Values of Integrity, Respect, Social Impact, Commitment, Diversity, Innovation and Growth, underpin the company.

Rubicon Associates is an equal opportunity employer, living a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.

As the business is in a growth phase, you’ll be joining at a time where you also have an opportunity to help shape the organisation (and your career) in this Senior role.

About the Opportunity

• Leading ship Naval Architectural activities as the specialist

• Undertaking Naval Architectural Activities in Concept, Principle and Detailed Design for Hull related systems

• Undertaking studies and analysis using Hull Design (e.g. MaxSurf) and FE software

• Performing engineering investigations and developing documentation such as proposals, reports and specifications.

• Supporting Client and Business Development initiatives, working towards achieving agreed utilisation targets

• Mentoring and developing junior staff

About you

• Bachelor of Engineering – Naval Architecture, along with a minimum of 5+ years experience with ship systems Design, Delivery and Maintenance within Class Society

rules and requirements

• Well-developed design and drafting skills and experience in the use of CAD packages

• Proven capability with stability assessments, inclining experiments and structural finite element analysis (FEA) preferred

• Proven ability to interpret and produce well presented technical drawings, reports; applying an eye for detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work directly with Clients and likewise collaborate with colleagues

• An un-compromising drive to understand client needs, provide solutions and deliver to high levels of quality along with a track record of doing so

• A commercial mindset

• A thirst for knowledge, ongoing learning and the self motivation to put this into practise

• Be an Australian citizen who holds, or is eligible to hold, an NV1 security clearance or higher is essential

• Status as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CEng) or eligibility to work towards attaining Chartered Status – Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in a Defence Maritime environment – Preferred

Travel for ship inspections will become part of the role.

We thankyou for taking the time to submit your application. For more information or a confidential discussion you can contact Human Resources Manager Pille Lucas on 0414 397 548.

Please send your resume and cover letter, by clicking the “Apply Now” button or email Human Resources Manager Pille Lucas at recruitment@rubiconassociates.com.au.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and start dates negotiated with successful candidates.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Company Overview

Rubicon Associates is an Australian company of marine consultants and engineers that provides naval architecture, marine engineering services, platform systems design and integration, project management and contract management services to Defence, Defence industry and other industries that own, build, and maintain maritime/floating assets.
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