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The Drydock Engineer position in the Marine Division of the Technical Department reports to the Drydock Manager. The role oversees and executes vessel drydocking, maintenance, and repair to ensure safe and efficient project completion.

Responsibilities

Oversee, coordinate, and execute all technical activities related to vessel drydocking, maintenance, and repair to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project completion.

Supervise drydock operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant technical, safety, and environmental standards and regulations.

Act as the technical expert for drydock systems, liaising between the dockmaster, shipyard teams, contractors, and clients to address technical issues, plan work schedules, and ensure successful project delivery.

Plan, coordinate, and supervise drydock projects, including preparation of work lists, schedules, technical specifications, and documentation.

Oversee maintenance, repair, and conversion activities for vessels, systems, and associated infrastructure, ensuring adherence to class, statutory, and client requirements (IMO, classification societies, etc.).

Conduct inspections of vessel machinery, hull, and systems; prepare reports with repair or maintenance recommendations.

Manage and guide dock crew and contractors, acting as a technical advisor and ensuring proper execution of tasks.

Supervise drydock operations, monitor progress, and ensure quality control across all phases.

Resolve technical issues that arise during drydock, coordinating with internal departments, shipyards, vendors, and class surveyors.

Monitor resource allocation to ensure efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment while maintaining safety and operational standards.

Implement and enforce compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations.

Maintain accurate records of drydock activities, costs, and milestones; ensure timely reporting and documentation closure.

Evaluate shipyard and contractor performance; identify and recommend improvements for future drydocking projects.

Coordinate internally with Technical, Procurement, and HSE departments to ensure smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent discipline.

• Proficiency in relevant technical software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Office); knowledge of FEM software is an advantage.

• Minimum 08 years of experience in drydocking, ship repair, or marine engineering, mandatory in shipyards or offshore projects.

• Solid understanding of classification, regulatory, and industry standards (IMO, ASTM, DNV, ABS, etc.) applicable to marine engineering and drydock operations.