We are looking for chief engineers 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.

• Relevant technical education from university or vocational school
• Chief Engineer and sailing experience
• Experienced in rules & regulations related to design and shipbuilding
• Experience from newbuildings
• 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.

• 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.

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Occupational health service
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym
• Flexible work from home policy
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home
• Central office location and free parking

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!

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