ASSISTANT MANAGER (SHIP REPAIR) - PIPING

Larsen & Toubro; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in India is seeking an experienced piping engineer to plan and execute ship repairs and refits, coordinate with Hull, Mechanical, Electrical, and other disciplines, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery.

The role includes drafting isometrics, BOMs, and technical reports, plus interaction with vendors and subcontractors to resolve engineering queries and advance digital engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of ship systems and equipment.
• Competency in pipe fabrication, erection and commissioning.
• Reading and preparation of drawings and BOM.
• Sound domain knowledge of piping and marine-related systems.
• Working experience on refit ships involving piping/engineering systems.
• Knowledge of piping fabrication and erection.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP.
• Exposure to shipyard safety and quality norms.
• Understanding of Naval and Classification Society Rules.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of piping jobs for repair/refit/conversion of ships.
• Timely completion of piping jobs as per scope of work.
• Compliance with shipyard safety and quality norms.
• Manage subcontractor manpower and adherence to job schedule.
• Ensure smooth workflow by coordinating with inter-departments.
• Follow the Permit to Work system.
• Prepare Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).
• Coordinate with Hull, Mechanical, Electrical and Hull Treatment disciplines.
• Support the procurement team with material specifications.
• Resolve engineering queries received from the customer.
• Provide technical clarification to vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain piping isometric line drawings for system piping.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Prepare AWO/GOW.
• Prepare technical reports/inspection reports.
• Improve productivity through mechanization.
• Identify and use digital tools for generation of various reports.

Skills

Ship systems knowledge

Pipe fabrication & erection

Drawing & BOM preparation

Marine piping systems

Refit ship experience

Piping erection

MS Office & ERP

Shipyard safety & quality

Naval & Classification Rules

Tools

MS Office

ERP

Job description

Ship Repairs & Refits
Responsible for deriving the SOW from Defect list, getting validated from Manager, Raising various requisitions for Job Description I workforce, materials, and other resources. Coordinating with intra/inter departments for smooth workflow. Executing the piping works & Ensuring compliance to yard quality and EHS standards. Taking ownership for OTD. Capturing Additional
Work orders, Obtaining WDC and providing inputs for Invoicing/bidding. Continuous improvement through engineering excellence and digitalization.

Planning & Execution – Piping

• Planning and execution of piping jobs for repair/refit/conversion of ships.
• Timely completion of piping jobs as per scope of work.
• Compliance with shipyard safety and quality norms.
• Manage subcontractor manpower and adherence to job schedule.
• Ensure smooth workflow by coordinating with inter-departments.
• Follow the Permit to Work system.
• Prepare Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).
  

Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with Hull, Mechanical, Electrical and Hull Treatment disciplines.
• Support the procurement team with material specifications.
• Resolve engineering queries received from the customer.
• Provide technical clarification to vendors and subcontractors.
  

Documentation

• Prepare and maintain piping isometric line drawings for system piping.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Prepare AWO/GOW.
• Prepare technical reports/inspection reports.
  

Digitalization / Process Improvements

• Improve productivity through mechanization.
• Identify and use digital tools for generation of various reports.
• Support implementation of Digital Engineering initiatives.
• Recommend process improvements for quality and cycle-time reduction.
  

Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

Project Management

Engineering planning and project execution

Design

Pipe design and routing for retrofit equipment; equipment interface

Subcontract Management

Outsourcing, OEM and workforce allocation

Utility

MHE, scaffolding, water and power requirements

EHS

Maintain zero harm

Stores

Issue of materials

Procurement

Technical evaluation of vendors

Quality Assurance

Design compliance and documentation

External Stakeholders – Customer

Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

Customers

SOW/Technical

Classification Societies

Compliance with Class rules

Equipment Vendors

Technical discussions and document review

Consultants

Engineering coordination

Inspection Agencies

Design compliance and approvals

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

Technical Skills

• Sound knowledge of ship systems and equipment.
• Competency in pipe fabrication, erection and commissioning.
• Reading and preparation of drawings and BOM.
• Sound domain knowledge of piping and marine-related systems.
• Working experience on refit ships involving piping/engineering systems.
• Knowledge of piping fabrication and erection.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP.
• Exposure to shipyard safety and quality norms.
• Understanding of Naval and Classification Society Rules.
  

Leadership / Behavioural Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Customer Orientation
• Time Management
• Learning Agility
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Ownership & Accountability