Global Naval Lead

About the role

As Global Naval Lead you will provide expert technical guidance for the design, construction and maintenance of marine structures and vessels across SBM Offshore’s worldwide fleet. You will ensure safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance while shaping best‑practice standards for the company’s naval operations.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technical solutions for structural re‑assessments and loading condition simulations both locally and fleet‑wide.
• Guarantee the integrity and safety of naval structures by monitoring class issues and adhering to local and flag regulations.
• Review and approve inspection reports, specifications and inspection plans (Prescriptive and RBI), and track progress of inspection campaigns.
• Assist in budgeting for inspection campaigns and support their execution throughout the year.
• Develop and maintain best‑practice documents and work instructions for the fleet.
• Represent Operations in strategic and tactical meetings when delegated by the Operating Technical Authority.
• Prepare and monitor naval‑related KPIs and discipline dashboards, highlighting any anomalies to management.

Required profile

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in shipping, offshore construction, repair or operations for oil & gas companies.
• Experience as a Class Society surveyor is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Naval Architecture and structural analysis
• Loading condition simulation
• Inspection planning and execution (Prescriptive, RBI)
• Class Society and flag‑state regulatory compliance
• Budget preparation and KPI monitoring