241938 Naval Architect / Marine Designer (NZ)

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This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Oversees the design, construction, repair, conversion, or decommissioning of marine craft and floating structures
• Uses specialist computer-aided design (CAD) software to design marine craft and floating structures, taking into account factors such as stability, strength, and performance
• Designs and coordinates the build of offshore floating structures, such as offshore drilling platforms, floating units, and subsea infrastructure installations
• Prepares detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates to establish basic characteristics of marine craft, such as size, weight, and speed
• Ensures marine craft and floating structures comply with design specifications and safety and regulatory standards
• Collaborates with engineers and other professionals to coordinate the design and layout of marine craft and floating structure systems, equipment, and machinery