Principal Draftsman

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables, floating production units, as well as major developments across onshore energy and infrastructure sectors.

This strategic expansion strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional project execution by seamlessly integrating the energy and infrastructure cultures of Asia and America across a diverse set of emerging markets and verticals. By expanding into onshore power plants, including gas-based and combined-cycle facilities, as well as onshore and offshore wind projects, in addition to our established offshore capabilities, we further broaden our commitment to providing world-class, end-to-end energy solutions.

Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry.

Position Overview

The Principal Draftsman is responsible for leading and coordinating a team of drafters supporting the design and delivery of mooring systems for offshore and marine projects. This role combines hands-on technical drafting expertise with leadership, quality control, and coordination responsibilities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant production of drawings in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Project Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, checking, and approval of 2D drawings, including:
  • Field layouts and arrangements
  • Anchor patterns and coordinates
  • Mooring line configurations
  • Procedural story board drawings
  • Fabrication and as-built drawings
• Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, company standards, and applicable codes and guidelines.
• Coordinate with mooring engineers, structural teams, installation engineers, and project managers to ensure design intent is accurately captured.
• Support design reviews, hazard reviews, and constructability assessments from a drafting perspective.
• Manage drawing revisions, document control, and version tracking throughout the project lifecycle.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of drafters, providing technical guidance and day-to-day support.
• Allocate drafting resources to meet project schedules and priorities.
• Review team outputs to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
• Identify training needs and support skill development within the drafting team.
• Promote best practices, efficiency improvements, and standardization within the drafting function.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all drafting activities comply with company QA/QC procedures.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of drafting standards, templates, and libraries specific to mooring systems.
• Support lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across the mooring team.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental considerations are reflected in drawings where applicable.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Drafting, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in drafting, preferably within offshore, marine, or mooring system design, ideally leading a small team.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring drafting teams.
• Strong proficiency in 2D CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of mooring systems, offshore layouts, and marine terminology.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.