Technical Assistant (Ship building Industry)

Navalt Inc.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Navalt Inc. is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the Technical and Maintenance team in vessel maintenance record-keeping and coordinating repairs and drydocking. The role focuses on maintaining vessel-wise records, monitoring maintenance trackers, and ensuring timely completion of surveys and works.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in shipbuilding or marine maintenance, a B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and strong MS Excel skills for MIS reporting and documentation.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, ship repair or vessel maintenance.
• Experience in marine operations is preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills for documentation and MIS reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update vessel-wise technical and maintenance records, including PM/CM and service reports.
• Monitor maintenance trackers and ensure timely closure of tasks.
• Coordinate with IRS/Class survey observations and other teams for closure.
• Assist in preparing drydocking scope of work with technicians and vessel crew.
• Identify materials, spares, and equipment needed for maintenance and drydocking.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Gather and organize service and inspection reports, certificates, and technical documents.
• Prepare vessel-wise spare parts lists and documentation for handover.
• Prepare maintenance summaries and MIS reports.

Skills

Vessel maintenance

Technical documentation

MS Excel

MS Office

Reading technical drawings

Coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Maintenance tracking

Drydocking planning

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Technical Assistant (Ship building Industry)

Technical Assistant (Ship building Industry)

The Technical Assistant – Vessel Maintenance will be responsible for supporting the Technical and Maintenance team in managing vessel-wise technical records, monitoring maintenance activities, coordinating repair and drydocking requirements, and ensuring timely completion of technical and survey-related works. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of relevant experience in the shipbuilding, ship repair, vessel maintenance, or marine engineering industry, along with a B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The candidate should have a good understanding of technical maintenance activities, strong documentation and coordination skills, and good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel.

What we are looking for:

• B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, vessel maintenance, or marine engineering
• Experience in marine/shipyard operations is preferred
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Basic to good understanding of mechanical/electrical maintenance activities
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, equipment manuals, datasheets, and specifications
• Good technical documentation and reporting skills
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to work in a shipyard/vessel maintenance environment
• Freshers are not preferred for this position

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update vessel-wise technical and maintenance records, including preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), breakdowns, and service reports
• Monitor maintenance trackers, pending jobs, work completion status, and timely closure of technical works
• Follow up on IRS/Class survey observations and comments and coordinate with relevant teams for timely closure
• Assist in preparing and finalizing drydocking scope of work in coordination with technicians, engineers, and vessel crew
• Identify required materials, spares, and equipment for drydocking and maintenance activities
• Coordinate with the Procurement team and follow up to ensure timely availability of required materials and spares
• Coordinate with technicians, engineers, vessel crew, contractors, and vendors to collect technical information and required documentation
• Collect, organize, and maintain service reports, inspection reports, test reports, photographs, certificates, and other technical documents
• Prepare vessel-wise spare parts lists and documentation required for handover and maintenance activities
• Prepare material requirement lists, technical reports, maintenance summaries, and MIS reports
• Maintain equipment records, certificates, inspection documents, and maintenance history
• Support the Technical and Maintenance team in day-to-day coordination and follow-up of vessel repair and maintenance activities
• Ensure proper filing and easy retrieval of vessel-wise technical documents and records

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Vessel maintenance and technical documentation
• Preventive and corrective maintenance tracking
• Drydocking coordination and maintenance planning
• IRS/Class survey documentation and follow-up
• MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Technical drawings, equipment manuals, datasheets, and specifications
• Material requirement identification and spare parts management
• Technical reporting and MIS preparation
• Maintenance records and certificate management
• Strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 per month (based on experience and qualifications)

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