Job Summary

Manage and coordinate ship repair and maintenance projects, ensuring timely execution, compliance with quality and safety standards, and effective resource allocation to meet vessel turnaround schedules in a dynamic shipyard environment.

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

Project Superintendent- Shipyard