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About the Role

Crane and Lifting Senior Engineer

Permanent, Full-time

Stavanger, Norway

Scan Tech AS – Part of a Global James Fisher Group

James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.

Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.

1. Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
2. The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
3. Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.

Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.

The Role

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for crane and lifting systems? Join our team and lead the way in innovative engineering solutions!

As the Senior Crane & Lifting Engineer (C&LSE), you will be the go-to expert in Crane & Lifting Engineering, providing top-tier technical support across the organization. Your key responsibilities will include: Supporting Client Support, Sales, and Rental teams, Leading Engineering Projects, Tender Team efforts, and New Product Development, Staying ahead of market and technology trends, and analysing competitor technologies, Assisting the Engineering & Innovation Manager and Sales Teams in making strategic commercial decisions.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activities in the Crane & Lifting Engineering Team
•  Project Engineering-budget responsibility.
•  Engineering design & development from “clean page”.
•  Actively look for new products and solutions.
•  Work across disciplines such as Hydraulics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Sheet Metal, Structure, Lifting, Access techniques and Mechanical engineering.
•  Participate in technical tender clarifications and negotiation sessions.
•  Join in New Product Development (NPD) and develop technical solutions.
•  Assess technical requisitions or enquiries for their technical and commercial risks.
•  Evaluate technical implementation models, in the event of a tender approval and the consequences of these.
•  Conduct thorough risk analyses for equipment, including participation in ATEX risk assessments.
•  Report on Team's project progress to all relevant stakeholders.
•  Mentor and develop competency & talent.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Crane & Lifting design and development.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and technical English, both spoken and written.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive service attitude.
• Highly creative, organized, and systematic.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of regulations and compliance, with knowledge of industry standards such as NORSOK, NEK & NS, EN, and FEM 1001 (Cranes).
• Thorough understanding of hydraulic systems.

Your Impact

• Stay ahead of market and technology trends, and analyse competitor technologies to support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Sales Teams in making strategic commercial decisions.
• Contribute to STAS business initiatives, strengthen our market position, and drive revenue growth through innovative solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership Role - take charge of a talented team and lead them to success.
• Innovative Environment - be part of a company that values creativity and cutting-edge solutions.
• Strategic Influence - play a crucial role in shaping our business strategies and ensuring our competitive edge.

If you’re ready to lead and innovate, we want to hear from you! Join us and help drive our success forward.

We are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.