Principal Port & Marine Engineer

Fortescue Future Industries are currently embarking on becoming global pioneers of a worldwide portfolio of green hydrogen, hydropower, geothermal, wind and solar resources, with sites targeted in regions of North America, South America, Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and UK.<\/p>

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Moving to the next stage of the development of our North and South American portfolio, FFI is now looking to engage experienced America\u2019s based project professionals to undertake some of these worldwide opportunities.<\/p>

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Role Title: Principal Port & Marine Engineer <\/strong><\/p>

Work Location: The Woodlands, Houston <\/strong><\/p>

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Summary:<\/strong><\/p>

Unique opportunity for an experienced port and marine engineer to join a global leader in the development of clean renewable energy. The position would suit a forward-thinking professional wishing to lever their diverse project experiences within our dynamic and innovative client owner environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and design support across a broad portfolio of domestic and international major projects. Project experience in one or more of the following is essential; metocean engineering, maritime structures, mooring, coastal protection and management, subsea pipeline, shipping, navigation, dredging, trenching and reclamation.<\/p>

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Key accountabilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>

• Provide support to technical and feasibility studies; developed both internally and by external consultants<\/li>
• Liaise with, and coordination of, port and marine engineering consultants in support of desktop studies, site investigations and characterization, port design elements of major power and green energy developments<\/li>
• Undertake preliminary planning and feasibility studies, data review for gap analysis, prepare a Basis of Design, study reports and performance specification documents<\/li>
• Assess appropriate port infrastructure solutions, including inputs to project optioneering, and define risk mitigation solutions for the company\u2019s assets<\/li>
• Manage port and marine engineering related risks throughout the project life cycle from inception, through design and into construction<\/li>
• Scoping inputs to complex marine site investigations and subsequent interpretation of results<\/li>
• Manage, supervise, and conduct site visits and condition assessments<\/li>
• Review consultants\u2019 feasibility and detailed designs and where necessary challenge these to drive down cost and reduce schedule.<\/li>
• Provide support to FFI\u2019s engineering innovation initiatives.<\/li><\/ul>

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  Qualifications and skills required:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Significant relevant engineering experience in marine and port structures<\/li><\/ul>
    • A solid background in port and marine engineering with exposure to a variety of projects<\/li><\/ul>
      • Bachelor\u2019s Degree in marine engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university<\/li>
      • Professional engineering registration preferred<\/li><\/ul>
        • Expert of relevant US design standards, codes and guidelines and contemporary technical port, marine, offshore mooring and coastal engineering issues<\/li>
        • Experience in the design and delivery of port and marine infrastructure projects, such as moorings, wharves, jetties, seawalls, breakwaters, water intakes\/outlets, bulk terminals, aids to navigation, dredging works and coastal management,<\/li>
        • Experience with\/ exposure to port and marine logistics<\/li>
        • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in collaboration with other like-minded team members and adjacent projects teams<\/li>
        • Strong verbal and written communication skills<\/li>
        • Highly organized with strong attention to detail<\/li>
        • Demonstrates initiative and takes a proactive approach to tasks.<\/li><\/ul>

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          Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.<\/p>

          Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people\u2019s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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          We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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          Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified<\/em><\/p>"