Shipyard Blasting & Painting Prep Specialist

Imi Ksa; Rak; On-site; PLN 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

IMI is seeking a Work Preparator, Blasting and Painting for the MRO sector in RAK. The role emphasizes efficient task execution, adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, and coordination with superintendents and project controls.

Ideal candidates hold a degree or diploma in a relevant field, with 3–13 years of MRO experience depending on qualification, and strong English communication; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in the relevant field.
• Proven experience of work preparation within a shipyard.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and relevant software.
• Good knowledge of shipyard production processes.
• Good understanding of engineered drawings, (shell expansion)
• Assessing resource requirements.
• Good knowledge of blasting standards
• Good knowledge of paints and methods of application.
• Good knowledge of hydro-blasting standards.
• Documentation management
• Working with multi-cultural work force.
• Knowledge of equipment
• Working in harsh environment
• Teamwork
• Experience Minimum 3–6 years in MRO environment for Degree holders
• Minimum 11–13 years in MRO environment for Diploma holders.
• Languages Excellent in English both verbally and written.
• Arabic is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Follow all IMI Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies.
• Attend pre-arrival meeting.
• Raise requests for consumables.
• Attend work identifications with superintendents and owners rep.
• Prepare initial area agreements and sign off.
• Collect required drawings for area calculation and confirmation.
• Monitor daily progress and update as required.
• Attend daily project meetings.
• Prepare all final documentation and sign off.
• Manhours estimation and monitoring
• Liaises with Ops project controls for information required/submittal

Skills

Work preparation experience

Teamwork

Multicultural workforce

English proficiency

Education

Degree in relevant field

Diploma in relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

IMI is seeking a Work Preparator, Blasting and Painting for the MRO sector in RAK. The role emphasizes efficient task execution, adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, and coordination with superintendents and project controls.

Ideal candidates hold a degree or diploma in a relevant field, with 3–13 years of MRO experience depending on qualification, and strong English communication; Arabic is a plus.