Job Purpose

This job’s role is to ensure that all hull construction work and related activities are executed safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with applicable technical specifications, company policies, procedures, and work instructions. It is also required to perform hull construction management in accordance with documented plans and requirement for projects and continually improve hull construction productivity.

Key Accountabilities

• Hull construction Production management: Monitoring productivity of all hull construction activities in shipbuilding including subcontractors’ production and ensuring timely completion of works fulfilling quality and safety. Collaborating with other departments/zones to develop and implement new processes, systems, and procedures that continually increase efficiency and productivity.

• Planning for Hull Construction: Developing a clear production execution strategy and plan for hull construction, load analysis, block transportation/arrangement, and manpower. Planning and monitoring materials for hull construction and consumables for the project in advance.

• HSE Management: Pursuing zero harm to employees by ensuring that all hull construction activities are executed safely in compliance with HSE standards/procedures and MSDS.

• Resource Management: Taking primary responsibility for allocating and managing manpower and resources for hull construction work, in accordance with the project schedule and budget. Monitoring actual asset costs/man-hours against budgeted costs/man-hours and take corrective action for overruns. Coordinating with other production departments/zones and the Asset Management group to avoid asset and resource duplication.

• Space Planning: Planning and managing the use of Dry Dock and yard space based on current project requirements and potential project awards.

• Training for Hull Construction: Preparing work procedures and instructions for all hull construction activities required for shipbuilding projects. Preparing training materials for workers and production managers and conducting appropriate training regularly.

• HR Management: Assisting the Human Resource team with workforce-related issues such as site support, recruitment, transportation, disciplinary procedures, labor relations, site welfare facilities, and offsite accommodation. Contribute to the development of all employees.

• Relationship Management: Maintain close relationships with Planning, Project Management, Asset Management, and HR groups, as well as field/OSV Production groups, which are crucial to the Production Management group's success.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval architecture or ocean engineering or shipbuilding engineering or equivalent

• Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding or other engineering company for experienced hire

• Languages

Fluent in English (speaking, writing, reading)

Arabic

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Knowledge of ship engineering and production processes at a professional level

• Strong communication skills for internal and external coordination within the organization

• Ability to swiftly resolve production issues

• Leadership and management skills for handling various situations

• have a basic knowledge of health and safety