Technical Specialist Rules & Regulations

Technical Specialist Rules & Regulations

ABOUT US

Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

THE ROLE

Damen Naval is seeking a Technical Specialist Rules & Regulations for the Plans & Arrangements discipline. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the critical link between engineering and the complex landscape of maritime regulations. Your expertise will ensure that our statutory plans comply with ship specifications, industry norms, and regulatory requirements, satisfying all stakeholders. You will collaborate with various technical teams and external entities such as classification societies and customers to deliver the best technical solutions.

As a Technical Specialist Rules & Regulations, you will be part of a basic engineering team, working alongside plan and arrangement engineers to develop statutory plans and secure class and client approval. During the detailed engineering phase, you will assist in interpreting and translating norms, rules, and regulations into customized and effective engineering solutions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As Technical Specialist Rules & Regulations you will:

• Researching, analysing, and interpreting relevant norms, rules, and regulations, as well as customer requirements for Plans and Arrangements (P&A) deliverables.
• Drafting project-specific regulatory frameworks based on applicable norms, rules, and regulations.
• Ensuring that applicable norms, rules, and regulations are accessible to all relevant teams.
• Creating a design basis for the Engineering Department.
• Developing well-substantiated alternative proposals when deviations from the regulatory framework are necessary.
• Supporting project engineers in applying norms, rules, and regulations to their technical solutions.
• Adapting to changing situations and keeping up with the latest developments in the field.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Plans & Arrangements department.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To excel as Technical Specialist Rules & Regulations you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Bachelor degree in Shipbuilding, Architecture, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience with and broad knowledge of Class- and Statutory regulations, preferably acquired with ships or offshore installations.
• Passion for research and a commitment to sharing your knowledge with others.
• Proficiency with 2D CAD and 3D CAD systems such as MicroStation, Cadmatic, and/or 3DExperience (Catia).
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Excellent references antecedents as a pre-employment security screening is standard part of the recruitment procedure.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required and candidates with NL/EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Working from home policy and other benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality. A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Damen Naval does not approve commercial, contractor and/or agency or other commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and they will not be considered.

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.

Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.