Summary
Grandweld Shipyards is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to oversee the mechanical team in ship repair and construction. The role includes coordinating maintenance and overhauls of marine systems, allocating manpower, reviewing drawings, documenting progress, and enforcing safety and quality standards. The supervisor will coordinate with project managers and engineers, support troubleshooting, and provide toolbox talks and training. Applicants should have a mechanical engineering diploma or degree, 10–12 years of ship-repair experience, including 3–5 years in a supervisory role.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and manage day-to-day operations of the mechanical team in ship repair and construction.
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor maintenance and overhaul activities for Azimuth Thrusters, Bow Thrusters, CPP Shafts, Rudders, Pumps, Valves, and other marine mechanical systems.
- Ensure manpower allocation and productivity levels meet project deadlines and quality requirements.
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and tolerances, and provide guidance to the mechanical team.
- Conduct progress reporting and ensure proper documentation of work activities.
- Ensure strict implementation of company safety regulations and quality standards.
- Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, and other departments for work planning and job sequencing.
- Assist in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Conduct toolbox talks, provide training, and support skill enhancement of technicians and foremen.
- Verify required materials, tools, and equipment availability to avoid work delays
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
- Minimum 10–12 years of mechanical experience in ship repair, including 3–5 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong technical knowledge in marine mechanical systems and machinery overhaul.
- Good communication and leadership skills with ability to manage multi-national workforce.
- Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings and system tolerances
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