Principle Specialist - Decarbonisation
Lloyd’s Register
Location: - Singapore
What we’re looking for
We seek a Technical Authority for Decarbonisation and Related Technologies to lead Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) Marine & Offshore technology development initiatives. This role involves driving industry and regulatory engagement (e.g., IACS, IMO) to advance core technologies supporting the decarbonisation of shipping. Key areas include the introduction of alternative fuels, onboard energy storage, and integrating insights from these engagements into LR’s products and services.
You will oversee activities spanning the entire lifecycle of shipping—from concept design to ship decommissioning—ensuring efforts align with risk levels, client and industry demand, and internal governance priorities.
What we offer you
· Competitive Salary
· The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.
The role
· Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical authority for decarbonisation and related technologies, shaping and implementing decarbonisation policy and strategy across the shipping lifecycle, from concept design to decommissioning.
· Technology Development:
o Develop and manage the technology development plan in collaboration with LR Marine & Offshore (M&O) stakeholders.
o Ensure the advancement of core technologies for decarbonisation-focused products and services, including LR’s Rules and Regulations and supporting materials.
· Regulatory and Industry Engagement:
o Represent Lloyd’s Register as a Panel Member in the IACS Safe Decarbonisation Panel and contribute to IMO-related activities.
o Maintain regulatory compliance and align LR’s strategies with industry standards and initiatives.
· Collaboration and Partnerships:
o Identify and establish industry collaborations with academia, manufacturers, shipbuilders, owners, and operators to develop core technologies.
o Address gaps and eliminate duplications in collaborative efforts to ensure efficient progress.
· Internal Coordination:
o Engage with internal subject matter experts to resource and manage technology development projects effectively.
o Convene focus groups and stakeholder meetings to advance decarbonisation-related technologies and services.
· Knowledge Integration: Assimilate outcomes from technology development activities into deliverables, including LR’s Rules, procedures, guidance, and training materials.
· Communication and Representation: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding decarbonisation technology development objectives and activities.
· Professional Development and Mentorship:
o Pursue ongoing professional development to maintain expertise in decarbonisation and related disciplines.
o Mentor and coach employees to facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development.
· Continuous Improvement: Provide recommendations for service delivery enhancements based on stakeholder feedback to support business growth.
· Global Support: Collaborate with Global Heads of Technology and undertake additional responsibilities as directed.
What you bring
· Educational Background: A degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution in engineering or physical science (minimum two-year program), or relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship’s officer with qualifications from a marine or nautical institution.
· Professional Accreditation:
o Membership in a relevant professional institution.
o Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
· Language Proficiency: Strong command of the English language appropriate for professional and technical communication.
· Project Management Expertise: Demonstrable understanding of project management processes, supported by relevant experience and training.
· Financial Awareness: Previous experience in budget monitoring.
· Specialized Knowledge: Job-specific expertise (e.g., in-depth knowledge of Hydrodynamics or a business qualification such as an MBA, as determined by the role’s requirements).
About us
We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.
Be a part of
Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.
Want to apply.
Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.
If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.
We care, we share, we do the right thing.
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Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:
Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.
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- supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
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