Work Preparator mechanical

Imi Ksa; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Work Preparator, Mechanical to lead work preparation for mechanical, machining and R&P tasks on shipyard projects. You will define scope, quantify requirements, assemble BOMs, and raise PRs to secure materials.

Maintain progress and ensure timely closure of related documents. Prepare drawings, obtain client signatures, liaise with engineering, and coordinate with production planning to ensure cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing mechanical work preparation within ship repair/rig repair environments.
• Deep knowledge of production processes in shipyard environments (ship/rig repairs).
• QC/QA and documentation management skills are required.
• Ability to assess resource requirements and BOMs; experience with requisitioning materials.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to IMI Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Policies.
• Evaluate repair specifications, itemize man-hours, prepare BOMs, and requisition materials.
• Prepare drawings/sketches and obtain client signatures; distribute as needed.
• Liaise with engineering and project controls; assist in bid support as required.
• Prepare material lists and ensure material availability; manage progress and closure of work.
• Produce detailed job sheets and final work descriptions for approval by seniors.
• Update vessel files for repairs and capture as-built data for commercial purposes.
• Prepare work completion reports and cost-related documentation.

Skills

Proven experience in mechanical work

Shipyard production processes

Documentation management

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Title Work Preparator, Mechanical Date proposed / Revised 18-Jun-25

Function MRO (Zone A) Location RAK - KSA

Department Production Overtime Eligibility -

Division Mechanical Job Code -

Reports to Senior Superintendent,

Mechanical Work Preparation Job Grade Code 8

No. of direct reports N/A - -

2. JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

Summary of the main purpose of the job as the basic function and scope of the job in terms of organization, geographic

areas supported, financial or other volume/size metrics, strategic impact and nature of supervision received or exercised

related to the job in a descriptive manner

The role holder is responsible for work preparation activities related to mechanical, machining and R&P work.

which includes identifying the scope of work, quantifying it, including the repair of mechanical components

such as valves, pumps, machinery deck equipment, mooring equipment, M/E and A/E, R&P, manhours

breakdowns, total duration of repair, receiving client signatures on proposed drawings, preparing the

materials list, making the required requisitions, following up with the work in progress and closure of the work

and related documentation.

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Areas of Accountabilities (list up to 10 prime activities)

(Describe concisely each principal work activity listed in logical order normally the list with include the most important duty

first indicating important decision and recommendations made if applicable; start sentences with action verbs first)

• Adhere to, reinforce, and promote IMI Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Policies.
• Make detailed evaluations of repair specifications, itemizing man-hour requirements, total duration of repair, preparing the BOM, and where necessary requisitioning of materials (PRs), Inter-trade involvements, direct purchases.
• Issue internal requests and follow up the progress of such assistance.
• Responsible for submission in time of proposals/drawings for approval prior to commencing the work.
• Prepare drawings/sketches as per the identified scope of work, receive client signatures for the same and distribute as required.
• Liaise with Ops project controls for information required/submittal
• Assist in bid support as and when required
• Prepare material lists necessary for execution of the jobs, assure availability of the materials either from Warehouse or by direct purchase
• Prepare detailed job sheets for supervisors, records progress daily.
• Prepare final work description including all supplies and man-hours used for approval by Senior
• Update the vessels files for Mechanical, Machining and R&P repairs. Capture all actual as fitted mechanical stuff at the end of repair to be compared with initial SOW for commercial purposes.
• Prepare the work completion reports/certificates at the end of the repair.
• Responsible for closing on time without any delays all relevant GRNs and SRNs for proper cost capturing of the projects affecting the gross margins calculation.
• Prepare the detailed scope of work, work packages, specifications in case of work outsourcing to external parties.
• Liaise with the engineering team as needed.
• Optimize the material usage based on BOM and minimize the material waste.
• Ensure of the most efficient work preparation always keeping in mind the cost cutting and time saving.
• Provide estimated man-hours details and progress of all jobs to Production Planning Units twice a week.
• Attend daily meetings on board with Owner's Representatives and Project Managers to follow up the progress of the work.
• Develop work descriptions.
• Perform other relevant tasks as directed by reporting management

JOB DESCRIPTION

Form No.: IMI00000-HRM-QF-IMS-0-0001

Rev.: 1

Date: Apr-21

Page 2 of 3

Prepare the work completion reports/certificates at the end of the repair.

Responsible for closing on time without any delays all relevant GRNs and SRNs for proper cost capturing of the projects affecting the gross margins calculation.

Prepare the detailed scope of work, work packages, specifications in case of work outsourcing to external parties.

Liaise with the engineering team as needed.

Optimize the material usage based on BOM and minimize the material waste.

Ensure of the most efficient work preparation always keeping in mind the cost cutting and time saving.

Provide estimated man-hours details and progress of all jobs to Production Planning Units twice a

week.

Attend daily meetings on board with Owner's Representatives and Project Managers to follow up the

progress of the work.

Develop work descriptions.

Perform other relevant tasks as directed by reporting management

4. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education Degree or Diploma in relevant Mechanical engineering discipline

relative with the required extensive experience.

Professional Qualifications

(Certifications & Accreditations)

• Proven experience of performing mechanical work preparation within a Ship Repair and Rig Repair establishment at Shipyard Industry/Marine related professional qualifications or relevant time served.
• Real and in-depth knowledge of production processes in a shipyard environment in ship and rig repairs.
• QC/QA, Documentation management
• Assessing resource requirements
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS suite, AutoCAD).
• Sound understanding of Engineering drawings and mechanical clearances and tolerances.
• Shops drawings preparation and issuance.
• Sound knowledge on tools/equipment, measuring instruments, and consumables and material grades
• Overhauling working methods and processes including machining.
• In depth knowledge of ISO standards, classification, API rules and regulations and other regulatory requirements.
• Physically fit and able to work in extreme climatic conditions.
• Experience At least 3 years’ experience for degree holders and 11 years’ experience for diploma holders in the mechanical production in shipyard environment in particular ship/rig repairs.

Languages Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in the English

Language.

5. WORKING RELATIONS

Internal Interactions All production and project departments

Others as required

External Interactions

Class

Client

Requirements

DOCUMENT NUMBER Rev.

1.POSITION DETAILS

Job Title Work Preparator, Mechanical Date proposed / Revised 18-Jun-25

Function MRO (Zone A) Location RAK - KSA

Department Production Overtime Eligibility -

Division Mechanical Job Code -

Reports to Senior Superintendent,

Mechanical Work Preparation Job Grade Code 8

No. of direct reports N/A - -

2. JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

Summary of the main purpose of the job as the basic function and scope of the job in terms of organization, geographic

areas supported, financial or other volume/size metrics, strategic impact and nature of supervision received or exercised

related to the job in a descriptive manner

The role holder is responsible for work preparation activities related to mechanical, machining and R&P work.

which includes identifying the scope of work, quantifying it, including the repair of mechanical components

such as valves, pumps, machinery deck equipment, mooring equipment, M/E and A/E, R&P, manhours

breakdowns, total duration of repair, receiving client signatures on proposed drawings, preparing the

materials list, making the required requisitions, following up with the work in progress and closure of the work

and related documentation.

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Areas of Accountabilities (list up to 10 prime activities)

(Describe concisely each principal work activity listed in logical order normally the list with include the most important duty

first indicating important decision and recommendations made if applicable; start sentences with action verbs first)

• Adhere to, reinforce, and promote IMI Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Policies.
• Make detailed evaluations of repair specifications, itemizing man-hour requirements, total duration of repair, preparing the BOM, and where necessary requisitioning of materials (PRs), Inter-trade involvements, direct purchases.
• Issue internal requests and follow up the progress of such assistance.
• Responsible for submission in time of proposals/drawings for approval prior to commencing the work.
• Prepare drawings/sketches as per the identified scope of work, receive client signatures for the same and distribute as required.
• Liaise with Ops project controls for information required/submittal
• Assist in bid support as and when required
• Prepare material lists necessary for execution of the jobs, assure availability of the materials either from Warehouse or by direct purchase
• Prepare detailed job sheets for supervisors, records progress daily.
• Prepare final work description including all supplies and man-hours used for approval by Senior
• Update the vessels files for Mechanical, Machining and R&P repairs. Capture all actual as fitted mechanical stuff at the end of repair to be compared with initial SOW for commercial purposes.
• Prepare the work completion reports/certificates at the end of the repair.
• Responsible for closing on time without any delays all relevant GRNs and SRNs for proper cost capturing of the projects affecting the gross margins calculation.
• Prepare the detailed scope of work, work packages, specifications in case of work outsourcing to external parties.
• Liaise with the engineering team as needed.
• Optimize the material usage based on BOM and minimize the material waste.
• Ensure of the most efficient work preparation always keeping in mind the cost cutting and time saving.
• Provide estimated man-hours details and progress of all jobs to Production Planning Units twice a week.
• Attend daily meetings on board with Owner's Representatives and Project Managers to follow up the progress of the work.
• Develop work descriptions.
• Perform other relevant tasks as directed by reporting management

JOB DESCRIPTION

Form No.: IMI00000-HRM-QF-IMS-0-0001

Rev.: 1

Date: Apr-21

Page 2 of 3

Prepare the work completion reports/certificates at the end of the repair.

Responsible for closing on time without any delays all relevant GRNs and SRNs for proper cost capturing of the projects affecting the gross margins calculation.

Prepare the detailed scope of work, work packages, specifications in case of work outsourcing to external parties.

Liaise with the engineering team as needed.

Optimize the material usage based on BOM and minimize the material waste.

Ensure of the most efficient work preparation always keeping in mind the cost cutting and time saving.

Provide estimated man-hours details and progress of all jobs to Production Planning Units twice a

week.

Attend daily meetings on board with Owner's Representatives and Project Managers to follow up the

progress of the work.

Develop work descriptions.

Perform other relevant tasks as directed by reporting management

4. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education Degree or Diploma in relevant Mechanical engineering discipline

relative with the required extensive experience.

Professional Qualifications

(Certifications & Accreditations)

• Proven experience of performing mechanical work preparation within a Ship Repair and Rig Repair establishment at Shipyard Industry/Marine related professional qualifications or relevant time served.
• Real and in-depth knowledge of production processes in a shipyard environment in ship and rig repairs.
• QC/QA, Documentation management
• Assessing resource requirements
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS suite, AutoCAD).
• Sound understanding of Engineering drawings and mechanical clearances and tolerances.
• Shops drawings preparation and issuance.
• Sound knowledge on tools/equipment, measuring instruments, and consumables and material grades
• Overhauling working methods and processes including machining.
• In depth knowledge of ISO standards, classification, API rules and regulations and other regulatory requirements.
• Physically fit and able to work in extreme climatic conditions.
• Experience At least 3 years’ experience for degree holders and 11 years’ experience for diploma holders in the mechanical production in shipyard environment in particular ship/rig repairs.

Languages Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in the English

Language.

5. WORKING RELATIONS

Internal Interactions All production and project departments

Others as required

External Interactions

Class

Client