Research & Development Engineer

THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER AT DEBMARINE NAMIBIA:

• Actively remains abreast of technological advancements and researches solutions to relevant business problems to support innovative business improvements.
• Analyses and improves the effectiveness and efficiency of existing marine mining, sampling and treatment systems as directed.
• Conceptualizes, evaluates and develops new marine mining and sampling process systems, coordinates research and development projects, and manages the research and development test facilities as directed.
• Supports the operational readiness of new systems and maintains drawings and mining tool enhancement details and reports.
• Integrates and commissions scale test models at test facilities, drafts test programs, and schedules, executes and oversees tests.
• Analysis test data and formulates conclusions for improvement needed for mining, sampling and treatment systems performance.
• Drafts technical reports that detail sub-system design, test results and analysis work.
• Communicates with client to ensure that proper feedback is obtained regarding sub-system performance.
• Collaborates with the relevant stakeholders regarding technical issues to ensure effective integration with existing application and technology.
• Directs, prepares and evaluates the technical aspects of procurement according to the research and development activity scope and organisational procedures.
• Reviews and advises on research and development activity progress and status according to the activity plan and objectives.
• Manages construction and commissioning activities according to the activity plan, its requirements, organisational standards and required procedures.