Chief Engineer

VARD is a major player in the global shipbuilding industry with a forward-leaning ownership. We have a long and proud history serving innovative customers worldwide with highly advanced vessels and solutions. Our inherent flexibility and integrated value chain have enabled us to successfully diversify into new shipping segments and blaze a trail in green technology development and system integration.

We are creating ships for the future. Join us!

Vard Design & Engineering is VARD’s inhouse design & engineering entity, leading in development of advanced and specialized vessel designs from the contract signing till the delivery of the vessel. Our solutions come together in close partnership with clients, suppliers and our own shipyards, combining into a powerful package. In a dynamic working environment, supported by the extensive experience base in Vard Group, we develop globally acknowledged vessels.

In addition to the traditional projects for oil and gas, VARD is targeting segments like offshore wind, fisheries, aqua culture, exploration cruise and navy. These are thriving markets with a high degree of innovation, where the VARD ability to think differently makes us highly competitive. We are now strengthening our project teams and are looking for experienced and proficient chief engineers!

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding.

So – what are your skills?

Duties and responsibilities

We are looking for a chief engineer with both vessel operation and new build experience to strengthen our Design & Engineering team. You will be part of our Engineering Project Management department within Design & Engineering, working in close cooperation with experienced technical coordinators and a proficient team of engineers from all technical disciplines. The chief engineer is the central role between project management, engineering and commissioning.

The chief engineer is to be involved from the early phase of the project with special focus on the following responsibilities and tasks:

• Having the overall technical overview across systems and equipment throughout the project.

• Support in the quality control and approval of systems and equipment across disciplines, with regard to P&ID, arrangements, system philosophies.

• Support in the quality control of systems and equipment interfaces

• Technical procurement support

Based on the in-depth knowledge of the specific project the chief engineer will have the following responsibilities in the later stage of the project until delivery:

• Overall responsibility of practical following up the systems and interfaces in the project

• Support the commissioning coordinator in maintaining the commissioning plan and keeping the overall overview of commissioning status.

• Participate on equipment FAT

• Responsible for the ship operation and safety during the HAT

• Act as Chief Engineer at sea trial

It is expected that the chief engineer follows the project in Ålesund during the engineering phase and then at our local yards during outfitting and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical education from university or vocational school

• Chief Engineer and sailing experience

• Experienced in rules & regulations related to design and shipbuilding

• Experience from newbuilding's

• Broad experience about vessel systems, equipment and integration

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Personal qualities

• Team player

• Ability to solve complex issues in a structured manner

• Determination to complete tasks on time

• Good cooperation and communication skills

• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment

• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package

• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen

• Subsidized membership at the gym

• Occupational health service

• Flexible work from home policy

• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home

• Central office location and free parking

• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!

VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. VARD consists of nine shipyards and subsidiary companies in the areas of design, electro, piping, accommodation and handling systems. Our head office is localized in Ålesund, and we have approximately 8300 employees working in Norway, Romania, Brazil, Vietnam, Singapore, Croatia, Italy, India, Canada, US, Poland, Estonia, Chile and UK.