Foreman, Mechanical
- The role holder is responsible to safely, timely and cost-effectively lead the performance of all shipyard's related equipment maintenance, day to day activities as per the asset management plans to achieve asset management objectives and therefore achieve IMI strategic objectives.
Key Accountabilities
- Adhere to regulations, quality, security, and safety standards.
- Carry out diagnosis of faults, the maintenance, and repairs to all type of shipyard assets (Mainly process equipment) in a safe, timely and professional manner and return assets to operational service.
- Perform (not limited to) preventive, predictive, condition-based and breakdown equipment maintenance of shipyard equipment in a professional. Demonstrate high troubleshooting skills of Mechanical systems, strong understanding of maintenance and Repair of Hydraulics/ pumps systems, maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps.
- Lead maintenance teams to perform asset management activities safely and environmentally friendly with zero tolerance in the assigned areas/zones of work.
- Provide cost-effective techniques and solutions to attain desired equipment availability & reliability.
- Understand, observe, and support the implementation of Asset Management Policy, SAMP and Asset Management System.
- Data logging, updating of work completions and work orders (preventive/breakdown checklists) in ERP system as guided by the maintenance supervisor/superintendent.
- Ensure that maintenance contractors are utilized efficiently, cost effectively and in accordance with company procedures.
- Inspect and test the completed works to ensure safe operation of equipment to user department before handover.
- Lead activities to move, install, mothball, and reposition of assets.
- Communicate with maintenance supervisors and zone superintendents about status-quo of equipment and opportunity for improvements.
- Identify spares requirements and monitor their utilization.
- Shall be a part of project team to lead critical activities like installations, pre-commissioning, commissioning, transition/hand overing, mothballing, reposition of shipyard assets.
- Work within 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain workplace to a high standard.
- Execute recommended activities i.e., retro-fixing, major overhauls in improving assets values as allocated by management.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Ensure all tools, accessories and test equipment are kept clean and serviceable, and advice line supervisor of spares requirements.
- Follow up and execute FRACAS recommendations assigned to the zone assets.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
- Promote a can-do team spirit creating a culture of high standards, work ethic and job satisfaction within the department.
- Undertake continuous training and development.
- Train and impart demonstrable asset maintenance knowledge to co-workers and apprentices and enhance their skills (Train the Trainer) in achieving Saudi Vision 2030.
Qualification
- Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong Knowledge of different shipyard production / utility assets operation, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
- Excellent Knowledge of shipyard assets Hydraulic systems, Rotating and Statics systems.
- Excellent knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance operations, assembly/disassembly procedures, wear and tear inspection and analysis, lubrication, replacing worn parts, Adjusting & Alignment, equipment cleaning and preservation.
- Strong knowledge of Automated machinery, troubleshooting and maintenance strategies.
Experience
- Minimum 9-15 years of practical experience with shipyards production equipment (CNC controlled Machineries, Radial Drilling Machine, Robotic Bending Machines, Transport System, Lifting Equipment, Automatic fabrication lines, robotic systems, etc.)
- Previous experience in Shipyards or similar facilities is a must.
About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
- Resume/CV
- Passport-size photograph
