Electrical Engineering Coordinator

Electrical Engineering Coordinator

Location

La Ciotat, South of France

Contract Type

Freelance / Independent Contractor
Initial duration: 8 months, renewable (potential extension up to 12 months +)

Company Overview

An established superyacht refit shipyard based in La Ciotat, specialising in complex refit projects for large yachts. The shipyard works closely with designers, engineering partners, subcontractors, class societies, and owners’ teams to deliver technically robust and high-quality refit solutions.

Role Overview

The Electrical Engineering Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and integrating all electrical engineering activities and technical information throughout superyacht refit projects. Acting as a central interface between engineering, production, project management, and external stakeholders, the role ensures technical alignment, regulatory compliance, and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Coordination & Technical Review

• Coordinate the generation, alignment, and integration of all electrical engineering technical information, including designs, specifications, calculations, drawings, and inspections.
• Interface with all project stakeholders, including Lateral, Dykstra, subcontractors, class societies, and the Owner’s team.
• Review, challenge, and comment on technical documentation to ensure optimal technical and operational outcomes.
• Track system engineering progress and identify, manage, and resolve technical conflicts.

Compliance & Validation

• Ensure compliance with all applicable requirements, including Class and Flag regulations, HSE rules, internal procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Obtain and coordinate technical approvals, validations, and confirmations from the appropriate authorities.

Planning, Documentation & Reporting

• Establish and monitor engineering planning activities in alignment with overall project schedules.
• Act as a key interface between technical teams and project management to ensure planning coherence.
• Coordinate engineering planning, scheduling, and progress tracking primarily using Wrike software.
• Maintain structured organisation of technical documentation and deliverables in accordance with internal processes.

Production Support & Risk Management

• Provide technical support to production teams to ensure quality of execution.
• Resolve technical constraints by working collaboratively with production teams and the clients subcontractors.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate engineering-related risks and contingencies.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, external partners, subcontractors, class, and clients.
• Remain available by email and mobile throughout the duration of the mission, including periods off site, within normal working hours.
• Respond to technical and coordination queries related to this agreement and the associated sequence of tasks.

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