Senior Engineer (Maritime)

Dandenong , New South Wales, Australia

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reference
Job reference 1272661
location
Location Dandenong , New South Wales, Australia
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published May 4, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Senior Engineer

Updated: 19 NOV 25 TM-HR-PD43 Page 1 of 2

Scope

To be a senior member of the engineering team, including:

Lead the development of mechanical components and systems for Launch & Recovery Systems or other equipment.

Mentor junior members of the team.

Other Engineering activities as required.

HSEQ Responsibilities

Comply with company HSEQ Management System Requirements and Standards

Report all hazards and incidents in a timely manner

Participate in any relevant HSEQ Training, Drills or Exercises

Participate in any relevant audits or inspections

Raise any HSEQ concerns with the HSEQ Committee or Manager

Be responsible for their own safety and of the others around them

Position reports to:

Engineering Manager

Working Relationships

Thrust Maritime teams including sales, engineering, production and project management.

Clients

Subcontractors

Specific Accountabilities

Completing detailed product design and analysis of mechanical components for use in a maritime environment. This may include conducting hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis as appropriate.

Designing for mechanical product testing and manufacture.

Designing / specifying and supporting the procurement/manufacture of mechanical components.

Technical report writing to support your design works.

The development of operational requirements, procedures and detailed task planning for vessel integration, mobilisations, or offshore operations.

Works on multiple scopes concurrently.

Liaising and working closely with other mechanical engineers, naval architects, electrical, fluid power and controls engineers.

Assist in maintaining company compliancy documents to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.

Assist with making the company more efficient by streamlining/automating the above where possible.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Senior Engineer

Updated: 19 NOV 25 TM-HR-PD43 Page 2 of 2

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

A degree from a recognised tertiary institution in either Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering with significant Maritime experience.

Ability to manage a range of varying tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and achieve performance targets.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The ability to analyse problems and develop practical and achievable solutions, including performing detailed stress analysis and FEA.

Knowledge of vessel dynamics. Experience working in Maritime Environment.

Proficiency in the following:

o

3D CAD (Solidworks Preferred)

o

AutoCAD.

o

Microsoft Office suite.

Desirable

Design of Lifting Equipment to maritime codes.

Proficiency in the following:

o

Ansys

o

Maxsurf suite

o

Orcaflex

Knowledge of hydraulic system design.

Dogman and rigger certificates.

Offshore or Subsea experience.

Project Management experience.

Acceptance Signed Name Date

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