Workshop Supervisor
Dewan Consultants
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Job summary
Red Sea Global seeks a Workshop Supervisor to lead the project workshop for heavy construction, dredging, and marine operations in Saudi Arabia. You will plan, supervise, and control maintenance activities to maximize availability and readiness of dredging machines, marine vessels, and support equipment.
You will ensure preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance aligns with manufacturer recommendations, company standards, and HSE requirements, coordinating with technicians, operators,
Qualifications
- Diploma or bachelor's in mechanical, marine, heavy equipment engineering, industrial maintenance or related field.
- 3–5 years in a supervisory or workshop management role.
- Experience maintaining dredging equipment, heavy construction machinery, pumps, generators, and marine vessels.
- Familiarity with CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance planning.
- Knowledge of safety, HSE and regulatory requirements in maritime environments.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily workshop operations and maintenance planning.
- Allocate tasks to technicians and ensure on-time completion.
- Monitor equipment availability and workshop productivity.
- Provide technical guidance and ensure repairs meet specs.
- Coordinate spares, inventory, and procurement for maintenance.
- Enforce HSE policies, PTW/LOTO, and safety trainings.
- Support marine equipment maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Prepare maintenance reports and KPIs.
- Lead team mentoring and performance reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement and CMMS adoption.
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Job description
Operational Manager / Marine Supervisor
Beach Restoration & Marine Operations
Red Sea Beach Restoration
The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and controlling all workshop maintenance activities to ensure the maximum availability, reliability, and operational readiness of heavy construction equipment, dredging machines, suction pumps, marine vessels, generators, trailers, workshop machinery, and support equipment used in beach restoration, shoreline rehabilitation, and marine dredging operations.
The role ensures that all preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with manufacturer recommendations, Red Sea Global maintenance standards, Saudi Arabian regulations, and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) requirements.
Location: Shura, Shebara, Laheq, Turtle Bay Village, Nujuma & Ummahat Islands, Amaala, Red Sea Global Projects Saudi Arabia
Works Closely With: Mechanical Technicians, Electricians, Welders, Storekeeper, Heavy Machinery Drivers, Dredging Machine Operators, Suction Pump Operators, Marine Crew, QHSE Officer, Procurement Team and Equipment Suppliers
The Workshop Supervisor shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Supervise the daily operations of the project workshop.
- Plan, schedule, and prioritize preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Allocate maintenance work to Mechanical Technicians, Electricians, Welders, and Helpers.
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed within planned schedules.
- Monitor equipment availability and workshop productivity.
- Maintain workshop discipline, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer maintenance procedures and company standards.
Supervise maintenance and repair activities for:
- Dredging Machines.
- Portable Suction Dredge Pumps.
- Hydraulic Pumps.
- Amphibious Excavators.
- Excavators.
- Wheel Loaders.
- Bulldozers.
- Backhoe Loaders.
- Skid Steer Loaders.
- Heavy Trucks and Trailers.
- Diesel Generators.
- Compressors.
- Speed Boats.
- Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs).
- Floating Pipelines.
- Workshop Equipment.
- Welding Machines.
- Hydraulic Power Packs.
- Fuel Transfer Systems.
- Develop preventive maintenance schedules based on operating hours and manufacturer recommendations.
- Plan equipment shutdowns to minimize operational disruption.
- Monitor maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Review equipment maintenance history and identify recurring failures.
- Implement predictive maintenance techniques where applicable.
- Coordinate emergency repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
- Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
- Diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and structural failures.
- Review repair methods and recommend improvements.
- Ensure repairs comply with technical specifications.
- Verify equipment performance following maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and authorized service providers.
- Coordinate with the Storekeeper to maintain adequate inventory of critical spare parts.
- Review spare parts consumption and forecast future requirements.
- Raise Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for maintenance materials and components.
- Verify receipt and quality of spare parts before installation.
- Monitor inventory levels of lubricants, filters, hydraulic components, welding consumables, and maintenance tools.
- Control maintenance costs through effective inventory management.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company HSE policies and procedures.
- Enforce Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
- Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before major maintenance activities.
- Ensure workshop personnel wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Maintain workshop housekeeping and safe storage of hazardous materials.
- Inspect lifting equipment, cranes, slings, and workshop tools.
- Monitor compliance with fire safety and emergency procedures.
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses.
- Coordinate maintenance of marine vessels and outboard engines.
- Supervise repairs to dredging pipelines, floating pontoons, anchors, and marine support equipment.
- Support emergency repairs for equipment operating in remote island locations.
- Ensure marine equipment is maintained to operational readiness.
- Prepare and maintain:
- Preventive Maintenance Schedules.
- Corrective Maintenance Reports.
- Equipment Breakdown Reports.
- Workshop Daily Activity Reports.
- Equipment Service Records.
- Spare Parts Consumption Reports.
- Equipment Utilization Reports.
- Maintenance KPI Reports.
- Lubrication Records.
- Calibration Records.
- Equipment Inspection Checklists.
- Monthly Maintenance Reports.
- Workshop Inventory Reports.
- Equipment Lifecycle Records.
- Supervise and mentor workshop personnel.
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and maintenance planning meetings.
- Monitor employee performance and productivity.
- Identify training and competency development requirements.
- Ensure technicians are assigned according to their qualifications and certifications.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Improve maintenance strategies to reduce equipment downtime.
- Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Optimize workshop productivity and maintenance efficiency.
- Support implementation of CMMS/EAM systems.
- Recommend equipment upgrades and lifecycle replacement strategies.
- Red Sea Global Stakeholders
- Internal Departments
- Hotel operators
- Resort operators
- Consultants
- Environmental Authorities
- Marine Authorities
- Coast Guard
- Subcontractors
- Vendors
- Diploma or bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Marine Engineering, Heavy Equipment Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related discipline.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or marine engineering.
Professional certification in Maintenance Management or Asset Management.
- Valid Saudi or International Driving License.
- Company HSE Induction Certificate.
- Permit-to-Work (PTW) Training.
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training.
- Basic First Aid & CPR Certification.
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Certification.
- Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, JCB, Cummins, or equivalent OEM Technical Certification.
- Hydraulic Systems Maintenance Certification.
- Rigging and Lifting Supervisor Certification.
- Welding Inspection Awareness (CSWIP or equivalent).
- Forklift Operator Certification.
- Fire Fighting and Emergency Response Training.
- Confined Space Entry Training.
- Working at Height Training.
- Incident Investigation Training.
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Awareness.
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Awareness.
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Awareness.
- SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) User Certification (preferred).
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in heavy equipment, marine equipment, or industrial maintenance.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory or workshop management role.
- Proven experience maintaining dredging equipment, heavy construction machinery, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, pumps, generators, and marine vessels.
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and workshop operations.
- Familiarity with CMMS/EAM software and maintenance planning.
- GCC or Middle East experience is highly preferred.
- Experience supporting remote island or marine operations is highly desirable.
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance.
- Marine Equipment Maintenance.
- Dredging Equipment Maintenance.
- Hydraulic Systems.
- Diesel Engines.
- Pumps and Pipeline Systems.
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance.
- Breakdown Analysis.
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
- Workshop Management.
- Maintenance Planning and Scheduling.
- Asset Lifecycle Management.
- Spare Parts Management.
- Welding and Fabrication Knowledge.
- Electrical Systems Awareness.
- CMMS/EAM Software.
- SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) Module (preferred).
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize critical repairs.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective stakeholder management.
- Adaptability to remote island operations.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Candidates with experience in beach restoration, marine dredging, coastal engineering, offshore construction, ports, harbors, land reclamation, heavy civil infrastructure, mining, or industrial maintenance will be given preference. Experience supervising maintenance of dredging equipment, amphibious excavators, heavy construction machinery, suction pumps, marine vessels, diesel generators, hydraulic systems, and workshop facilities in coastal or remote island environments is highly desirable.
Previous experience on Red Sea Global, NEOM, AMAALA, Saudi Aramco, or other major GCC marine and coastal infrastructure projects, along with expertise in maintenance planning, asset management, workshop operations, and CMMS/SAP PM systems, will be considered a significant advantage.
- Team Leadership.
- Maintenance Planning.
- Resource Allocation.
- Budget Control.
- Performance Management.
- Decision Making.
- Coaching and Mentoring.
- Problem Solving.
- Time Management.
- Vendor and Contractor Coordination.
- Operational Planning.
- Continuous Improvement.
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