Head, MRO

Kuok Group; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine engineering sector seeks a qualified individual for a pivotal role in project management and execution. The successful candidate will oversee technical specifications, manage teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards while driving project success. This position requires strong leadership skills and extensive industry experience, particularly in offshore projects and repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the related industry/environment.
• Ability to read and interpret repair and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand technical specifications for projects.
• Independently carry out estimating and commercial bidding.
• Ensure safety, discipline, and welfare of all subordinates.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Naval or Marine Engineering

Job description

This position is for PaxOcean Group, a company under Kuok Group Singapore.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Read and understand technical specifications, prepare job lists, work schedules, plan material take-offs, and manpower planning for yard staff and contractors for each project. Trigger early warnings to the commercial and production teams for potential technical or manpower challenges in repairs or projects.
2. Independently carry out estimating and commercial bidding to clients.
3. Understand supply chain markets and costing in Saudi Arabia for fabrication, mechanical, and electrical repairs for OSVs.
4. Coordinate effectively with JV partners to support operations in the Kingdom.
5. Forecast manpower loading, project loading, and material arrivals, including facilities.
6. Generate, control, and monitor MRO budgets.
7. Review and approve materials required as per take-offs and coordinate with the purchase department for timely delivery.
8. Work with clients, commercial teams, subcontractors, and production to ensure procedures and schedules are followed to complete jobs.
9. Ensure safety, discipline, and welfare of all subordinates.
10. Supervise and ensure all subordinates execute ship repairs and offshore fabrication according to specifications, owner/class requirements, and timelines. Maintain quality and safety standards. Ensure trade work mark-up drawings are made and approved by the owner’s representative.
11. Promote good housekeeping and safety onboard vessels and in workshops. Ensure all workers follow safe work procedures.
12. Minimize material wastage and account for remaining materials at project completion.
13. Prepare, review, and set up departmental documents (RA, SOP, audits) with the production team.
14. Lead and manage supervisors, foremen, and subcontractors.
15. Ensure optimal work processes and equipment utilization.
16. Represent the department in daily production and management meetings.
17. Ensure all work reports are completed by the ship in-charge, verified, and submitted to the owner’s representative before vessel handover.
18. Monitor vessel daily job deployment reports to meet targets on time.
19. Perform other related tasks as assigned by production managers.
20. Ensure strict adherence to the Permit to Work system by all staff, including preparing and briefing on risk assessments prior to work.
21. Prepare tools, equipment, transportation, materials, and manpower; control man-hours for all jobs.
22. Raise work orders for subcontractors immediately after job confirmation.
23. Align business objectives with management and employees within the designated functions.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Degree or higher in Naval or Marine Engineering or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 8 years of experience in the related industry/environment.
3. Ability to read and interpret repair and project specifications, technical drawings.
4. Ability to generate plans for tools, equipment, material take-offs, and prepare project schedules with manpower forecasts.
5. Ability to read and understand ship structural drawings, mechanical systems, and classification requirements.
6. Willing to work overseas and irregular hours for critical and hazardous activities.
7. Ability to motivate and provide ideas to subordinates.
8. Ability to identify potential problems and implement corrective actions to prevent project delays.
9. Leadership qualities to motivate and invigorate staff.
10. Experience in offshore projects, vessel conversions, repairs, including material take-offs and project management.
11. Familiarity with Saudi Maritime and international rules and regulations.