Materials Handling Engineer

“Drydocks World is expanding to Serbia!We are establishing a new Engineering Project Support Centre in Belgrade, creating exciting opportunities for talented Serbian engineers to contribute to major global EPC, FPSO, Offshore Oil & Gas, and HVDC projects.If you are interested in working on world-class projects while helping build a new engineering hub from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.”Job PurposeResponsible for planning, designing, and coordinating material-handling systems and equipment for major offshore EPC projects, including HVDC platforms, offshore structures, and oil and gas facilities. Ensure the safe, efficient, and technically compliant handling, lifting, transportation, installation, removal, and maintenance of equipment and materials throughout construction, commissioning, and operational phases, in accordance with project specifications, applicable international standards, and client requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for planning, designing, and coordinating material-handling systems and equipment for major offshore EPC projects, including HVDC platforms, offshore structures, and oil and gas facilities.Develop material-handling philosophies, engineering studies, technical specifications, and equipment-handling arrangements in accordance with project requirements, international standards, and client specifications.Identify and evaluate suitable material-handling equipment, including cranes, hoists, monorails, lifting beams, davits, and other lifting devices, considering equipment dimensions, weights, capacities, and operational requirements.Prepare and review material-handling layouts, equipment movement routes, lifting arrangements, maintenance access, and equipment installation and removal methodologies.Coordinate with Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Piping, HVAC, and other engineering disciplines to ensure material-handling requirements are adequately incorporated into engineering designs and facility layouts.Review 3D engineering models, equipment layouts, structural arrangements, and maintenance clearances to identify and resolve potential design conflicts affecting material-handling operations.Prepare technical specifications, equipment datasheets, material requisitions, and other engineering documents required for the procurement of material-handling equipment.Review vendor technical proposals, engineering drawings, calculations, and equipment specifications, and participate in technical bid evaluations to ensure compliance with project requirements.Coordinate with Structural Engineering to verify lifting points, supporting structures, runway beams, and laydown areas are adequately designed to accommodate the required handling loads.Participate in engineering design reviews, constructability assessments, and technical risk evaluations to identify material-handling constraints and recommend practical engineering solutions.Provide technical support to construction and installation teams regarding equipment movement, lifting arrangements, installation access, and handling requirements for heavy and oversized equipment.Coordinate with relevant engineering disciplines, equipment vendors, and construction teams to resolve technical queries, engineering deviations, and material-handling challenges during project execution.Support the installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning of permanent material-handling equipment to ensure compliance with approved engineering designs and specifications.Ensure material-handling engineering activities comply with applicable HSE requirements, international engineering standards, classification society rules, and project-specific safety regulations.EducationBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university.ExperienceMinimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably including at least 3 years in offshore oil and gas, offshore wind, HVDC platform, or similar EPC projects.Demonstrated experience in developing material-handling studies, lifting equipment specifications, and mechanical handling arrangements for major industrial or offshore facilities.Experience coordinating material-handling requirements with multidisciplinary engineering teams during detailed engineering and construction phases.Key CompetenciesSound knowledge of material-handling philosophies, engineering design principles, and mechanical handling systems for offshore facilities.Technical understanding of cranes, hoists, monorails, lifting beams, padeyes, davits, and related equipment.Knowledge of offshore platform engineering, equipment layouts, construction interfaces, and operational maintenance requirements.Ability to review engineering layouts, 3D models, equipment-handling routes, and maintenance access arrangements.Knowledge of mechanical equipment, load characteristics, lifting capacities, and equipment installation and removal requirements.Ability to coordinate technical requirements with Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, HVAC, and Construction Engineering teams.Working knowledge of applicable ASME, API, ISO, EN, DNV, and client-specific requirements relating to lifting and material-handling systems.Ability to prepare material-handling studies, technical specifications, equipment datasheets, engineering reports, and technical bid evaluations.Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with 3D engineering/model-review software such as AVEVA E3D, Navisworks, or equivalent applications.