Consultant - at a global coating consulting provider for Marine and Offshore assets world-wide

Are you an experienced Coating Consultant, or similar, in Marine and Offshore? 
Do you have international project experience from a complex technical environment? And would you like to seize a unique opportunity to shape the future of a global niche company operating in Asia, EU, Middle East and Americas?

Then we have the perfect job for you in Safinah Group! Coating Consultant – Marine

The Company

Safinah Group provides consulting in the field of heavy-duty coatings. Our clients include some of the world’s biggest Marine, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Mega-yacht and Insurance and Legal companies globally.

Safinah as an organization has been around for 23 years and leads the market in its chosen sectors. The team consists of 50 people based globally, split across consulting and technical services teams with close collaboration, maximizing knowledge and customer value across the functions.

As a truly independent organization, Safinahs consultants can combine the best of technical research and practical experience with commercial considerations to give a balanced and informed solution to our clients. 
 

The position – Coating Consultant

For Safinah Group, Landau Headhunting is now looking for COATING CONSULTANTS to further the solid and steady growth in the Marine Sector.

Due to Safinah Groups significant growth, the team requires new colleges capable of fulfilling a consultant’s role and to support the company vision of leadership within its chosen market segments and to support the growth ambitions in Marine.

The position as COATING CONSULTANT requires of course travel activities for inspections/project and meeting clients located worldwide. Max 50 day per year expected.
 

Your Primary responsibilities
 

In this role, your main responsibilities will be:

• Coating failure investigation and root cause analysis

• Claim case handling and Expert witness work

• Review of coating specifications and guarantees

• Generation of functional coating specifications

• Assisting asset owners with optimized product selection / coating technology

• Training and customer presentations

• Conference attendance and presentation as required

• Mentoring as agreed (consultants, students, interns etc.)

• Manage R&D projects as appropriateBusiness Development and lead generation within the sector
   

Secondary Responsibilities
 

• Scoping and oversight of analytical testing programs

• Generation of white papers and technical articles

• Training of employees

• Company strategy development and implementation

• Contribution of insights into Special Projects as appropriate
   

Education & Experience

Solid specific experience in either fouling control coatings and/or cargo tank coatings is required and experience in cargo hold coatings would be an added benefit.
Expectedly MSc or PhD degree or similar in a relevant science subject e.g., Chemistry, Materials, Corrosion, or other engineering discipline.

You are ideally a formulating or coating Chemist with subsequent field-based experience or a commercially related role such as sales, marketing, business development or senior management.

You have experience of field-based coating inspections or supervision in the marine sector.
High level of IT skills and competency in Microsoft Office applications.
 

Special Attributes
 

• Curious nature and exited to investigate problems and find solutions

• Self-motivated, structured and result oriented

• Can work independently and as part of a team

• Disciplined in administrative and technical tasks

• International ambassador for Safinah

• Sense of humor

• Able to write and present effectively in English

• Ability to communicate with all levels in organizations
   

Physical Requirements
 

• Capable of global travel and working in typical marine, industrial, and chemical environments

• Can work from home / office / site

• Flexible to travel at short notice if required
   

Location
 

The successful candidate would ideally be UK-based to serve the insurance markets and preferably based in our Gateshead office. Other relevant locations in Europe, ME or Asia can also be considered.
 

What Safinah Group will offer you
 

An excellent working environment that has been awarded gold standard for health at work.
An international, open, and inclusive working atmosphere where you will develop a network both within and outside the organization, with opportunities to grow and develop in a strong and dynamic company.

Varied, engaging and challenging workdays within the Marine sector where you can have an impact on results, people and processes from day one.

A competitive package (depending on experience and capabilities) covering health and travel insurance, pension contributions and generous vacation allowance.

Interested?

Please apply soonest possible (in English) by clicking the “Apply” button and thereby uploading your CV and application. For any additional information, please contact Hans Vexø from Landau Headhunting by phone: +45 5357 1200.

Landau Headhunting will carry out the recruitment process. Therefore, all inquiries should be directed to Landau Headhunting. We will call in relevant candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to call in candidates prior to the application deadline. 



We are looking forward to hearing from you!

For more information about Safinah Group, please have a look at: www.safinah-group.com