Job Description

RINA is currently recruiting for a Plan Approval Engineer (Safety) to join its office in Singapore within the South Asia Pacific Marine Division.
About the Role
You will be part of a team of marine surveyors under the RINA Singapore Marine office and plan approval engineers under RINA South Asia Pacific Plan Approval Centre, performing classification and statutory duties for vessels in RINA class.
This role includes:

• Performing surveys on merchant ships, pleasure crafts and marine equipment;
• Conducting plan approval activities (focusing on safety aspects, such as fire control and life saving) for newbuilding projects and ships in service;
• Ensuring compliance with RINA Rules, international regulations and flag state requirements;
• Liaising with shipowners, shipyards, designers and other maritime stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Marine Surveyor:

• Conduct classification and statutory surveys for ships in service or under construction
• Carry out inspections on hull, machinery, safety systems, and marine equipment
• Assess compliance with international regulations, class rules, and flag state requirements
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely survey reports
• Interface with shipowners, shipyards, and flag administrations

Plan Approval Engineer (Safety):

• Review and approve safety drawings and documents for new buildings and conversions
• Ensure compliance with classification rules and applicable statutory codes (e.g. SOLAS, MARPOL)
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely approval or review letters
• Provide technical support and guidance to surveyors and clients
• Participate in design discussions with shipyards and designers
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulatory and technical requirements

Requirements

• Either:

• a Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or relevant field; or
• Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 1 as Marine Engineer Officer.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in safety plan approval activities with a recognized classification society, covering all ship types including passenger ships
• Familiarity with IMO Conventions, Regulations and Classification Rules
• Proficient in technical writing and verbal communication in English
• Ability to work independently and travel as required
• Prior experience as a class surveyor is optional but considered an advantage

Competencies

• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.