Responsibilities

Manage daily execution of ship repair and maintenance projects from vessel arrival to completion and departure to ensure timely delivery

Coordinate hull, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, blasting/painting, and other repair activities to maintain project workflow

Plan and allocate manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources to optimize project efficiency

Monitor project progress, productivity, schedule, and vessel turnaround time to identify and address delays

Coordinate with shipowners, vessel crew, Class surveyors, and third-party inspectors to ensure project compliance and communication

Manage subcontractors to enforce adherence to project, quality, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements

Identify additional repair works, coordinate technical assessments, and obtain client approval for variations to control scope changes

Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list clearance, and final handover to meet contractual obligations

Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, Class requirements, and approved procedures

Enforce shipyard HSE/Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements, including controls for hot work, confined space, lifting, and work-at-height

Prepare daily progress reports, manpower reports, look-ahead schedules, and project status updates to maintain stakeholder visibility

Identify project risks, delays, and constraints, implementing recovery actions to maintain schedule and quality standards

Required competencies and certifications

Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Shipbuilding, Offshore Engineering, or related discipline

Minimum 5 years of relevant shipyard experience

Strong hands-on experience in ship repair, maintenance, conversion, or marine/offshore projects

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and repair specifications

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Knowledge of hull/structural, mechanical, piping, and general ship repair activities

Experience managing subcontractors, manpower, and multiple work fronts

Familiarity with shipyard production methods, Class requirements, and marine repair standards

Planning, coordination, problem-solving, and client-management skills

Ability to work under tight vessel turnaround schedules and in a fast-paced shipyard environment