Marine Engineer / Naval Architect – Perth

Overview

As a Marine Engineer / Naval Architect, you will perform inspections, verifications and certification of marine and structural assets to ensure compliance with Australian, New Zealand and international standards. You’ll collaborate with clients, contractors and authorities to deliver high-quality technical outcomes. This role focuses on safeguarding asset integrity, safety and environmental standards across diverse marine projects. You will work in a global, technically strong team that values safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Discounted Health and Wellbeing Platform
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted private health insurance with Bupa
• Superannuation salary sacrifice options

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, surveys, verification, and certification activities for marine and structural assets
• Verify inspection findings and provide technical recommendations
• Witness and verify fabrication, construction, maintenance, and repair activities by contractors
• Manage project documentation, permits, compliance reports, and certification deliverables
• Prepare clear and professional technical reports for clients and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements and BV safety procedures
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for clients and their assets
• Assist multidisciplinary engineering teams on marine, offshore, defence, and industrial projects
• Travel throughout Australia and occasionally internationally for inspections
• Maintain housekeeping standards at shipbuilding or maintenance facilities
• Assist with emergency response coordination and site safety systems

Key requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in marine, maritime, shipbuilding, offshore, defence, mining, fabrication, or oil & gas industries
• Strong understanding of marine structures and related infrastructure
• Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of WHS/OHS requirements and industrial safety practices
• Excellent report writing, communication, and technical documentation skills
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills in a complex operational setting
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

• strong communication and documentation
• project coordination
• team collaboration
• marine engineering
• Naval Architecture
• maintenance and dry docking

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