Lead Structural Fitter - Fabrication & Safety

McDermott International, Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Structural Fitter Supervisor to oversee daily structural fitting activities in a fabrication environment. You will coordinate labor, materials, tools, equipment, and priorities while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance.

You will apply expertise in structural fabrication to resolve issues, maintain dimensional accuracy, and support timely completion of tasks, coaching staff to improve technical capability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent supervisory experience.
• Relevant technical and supervisory experience in structural fitting and fabrication is required.
• Experience supervising structural fitting or fabrication teams is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily structural fitting and fabrication activities per drawings, specs, and schedules.
• Coordinate labor, materials, tools, and equipment to support efficient work.
• Review drawings and material requirements before starting work.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met and documented.
• Coach team members on technical capability, safety, and quality performance.
• Maintain accurate records of workforce allocation, work completed, and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Coordination

Problem solving

Team development

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering

Supervisory qualification (preferred)

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Structural Fitter Supervisor to oversee daily structural fitting activities in a fabrication environment. You will coordinate labor, materials, tools, equipment, and priorities while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance.

You will apply expertise in structural fabrication to resolve issues, maintain dimensional accuracy, and support timely completion of tasks, coaching staff to improve technical capability and teamwork.