Division Head, Accommodation II, I

International Maritime Industries; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime engineering company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Division Head for the Accommodation department. This role involves managing day-to-day engineering activities, leading teams in HVAC and piping disciplines, and preparing detailed architectural drawings that meet international standards. Candidates should have 9-15 years of experience in shipbuilding, a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, and exceptional communication skills in English. This is an opportunity for someone looking to take leadership in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 9-15 years’ experience in the shipbuilding or offshore support vessels building industry.
• Sound knowledge of marine rules and guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accommodation division and manage activities of production drawings.
• Manage the Architectural, HVAC, and Piping Discipline Engineers.
• Prepare detail drawings complying with international standards.

Skills

Knowledge of International marine Rules & Regulations

Knowledge of Accommodation engineering

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage vendors

Experience leading technical meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ship Building and Marine Engineering

Job description

Division Head, Accommodation II, I Employee

Description

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

To lead the Accommodation division and manage day to day activities of the overall detail/production drawings in Ship Building.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage the Architectural Outfitting, HVAC, and Piping Discipline Engineers for the Accommodation division.
• Create Master Engineering Plan for the Accommodation Division of New Project considering Construction Schedule, Procurement and Detail/Production MP/MP.
• Evaluate Engineering Manpower with analysing changeable design workload for the Accommodation Division and Deploy engineers where needed.
• Develop and structure the division’s engineering capabilities for the Discipline in line with the department’s strategic development plan.
• Contribute to the professional development of employees with by providing training and mentoring.
• Monitor and ensure achievement of key performance indicators for the engineering discipline.
• Assist the department manager in development and implementation of process and procedures and ERM/CAD system implementation in the engineering.
• Preparation of detail drawings for various aspects of accommodation design, such as noise, fire, HVAC, interior, etc. The drawings must comply with international standards and contract specifications.
• Update drawings according to result of feedback with each party of Clients, Classification Societies, Operation/Commissioning team, Vendors, and sub-contractors.
• Generate required technical information for production using CAD/CAM/ERM system.
• Support projects and production ensuring that detail/productions design deliverables are provided in a timely manner.
• Support for commissioning team to Arrange/Manage the service engineers from vendors for commissioning.
• Attend/Manage the major commissioning, test, and trial.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Ship Building and Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)

• Preferred – Any additional certification / courses in mechanical design engineering, project management.

Requirements

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Sound knowledge of International marine Rules & Regulations (IMO convention, Codes etc.), Classification Society Rules, Flag state national Rules, Industrial standards & guidelines
• Knowledge of Accommodation engineering
• Knowledge of whole process of production/installation of hull outfitting.
• Experience of leading technical meeting with Client and Classification Societies
• Ability to manage internal processes against Client’s expectations.
• Ability to manage the vendors for installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Excellent communication & reporting skills on Senior management and Operational level
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others regarding continuous improvement

Experience

• 9-15 years’ experience Shipbuilding or offshore support vessels building industry in related Accommodation outfitting, HVAC, and Piping engineering field

Languages

• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written)