CFD Engineer, Sustainability

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  • Rio de Janeiro - RJ
  • Permanente
  • Período integral
  • Há 9 dias
Job Category: OperationsJob Description:The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineer belongs to the Global Sustainability Team focusing on ship energy and operational efficiency. As a Sustainability team engineer will contribute to the activities of the Global Sustainability team related to GHG emissions from marine and offshore vessels/assets as well as activities associated with other sustainability-related projects. CFD engineer is expected to interact with multiple parts of the organization, taking a lead role in driving the ABS Global Sustainability Advisory CFD services related to the hydrodynamic and aerodynamic performance of a vessel. The role requires involvement in international projects and supporting clients to improve the overall environmental performance of their vessels.What You Will Do:
  • Execute CFD services to marine clients related to hull and propeller modification, hydrodynamic and aerodynamic energy efficiency technologies, trim optimization, and performance.
  • Be one of the focal points of contact for CFD-related services in ABS Global Sustainability: Interacts with clients to identify/resolve problems in technical expertise.
  • Maintain and improve ABS Numerical Calculation tools concerning the CFD services
  • Manage client projects related to CFD: Take the lead in projects related to vessel performance CFD services
  • Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.
  • Develop numerical analysis-based services and products
  • Contribute to the development of tools and services for ABS Global Sustainability.
  • Initiate and participate in joint development/industry projects with clients or OEMs.
  • Attend industry events and conferences and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of national and international regulatory developments with environmental protection and update and inform the Global Sustainability team accordingly. May contribute to authoring ABS publications and thought leadership documents.
  • Conduct seminars and workshops as requested.
  • Expected to be updated on emerging regulatory framework related to GHG emissions.
  • Support the associated service delivery across all geographic locations of Sustainability (Houston, Athens, Copenhagen, Singapore).
  • Maintain awareness of the overall ABS service portfolio and promote services/products when appropriate
  • Identify opportunities for marketing campaigns within the area of responsibility that will lead to increased sales.
  • Submit reports as needed and ensure data is accurately entered and managed within the company's CRM
  • Work as a team member or autonomously, as required.
What You Will Need:Education and Experience
  • Typically requires a BS in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on environmental performance. A postgraduate degree in engineering (MSc, MEng, or Ph.D.) is not required but would be an asset.
  • 3 years' experience in CFD projects
  • Overall, 4-year related engineering experience in a recognized research university, research institute, shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or classification society.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Track record in applying CFD and data analysis software tools to deliver technical solutions to clients.
  • Track record in the technical domains of hydrodynamics and naval architecture. Knowledge of aerodynamics would be considered a plus, but not required.
  • Working knowledge of Linux and CAD packages (e.g., Rhino 3D).
  • Knowledge of the following software will be considered as an asset: Hexpress mesher, OpenFoam, StarCCM+, and Paraview.
  • Proficiency with scripting and coding languages for pre-processing, post-processing, and data analytics (python, or other).
  • Ability to solve complex problems by applying practical and theoretical knowledge.
  • Ability to work on your own or as part of a team on larger projects.
  • Ability to organize, plan, monitor, and control project requirements, budgets, schedules, and technical work.
  • Experience with either marine or offshore applications.
  • Experience with programming and advanced use of MS Office.
  • Must be capable of presenting and working with clients.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral & written), enabling effective communication at multiple levels
  • Strong commitment to ethical business practices, in full accordance with relevant corporate policies
  • Proficiency in the English language
  • Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
Reporting Relationships:CFD engineer will join the Global Sustainability Center in Athens and report directly to the Global Sustainability Manager for the Athens Center.About Us: We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.Equal OpportunityThe ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.NoticeABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.OtherThis job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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