Foreman, Mechanical

Kuok Group Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuok Group Singapore (KGSg) is a diversified conglomerate with interests in the digital infrastructure, maritime and real estate sectors. We are seeking a skilled professional in shipbuilding and repair to join our Kuok Maritime Group teams.

You will follow supervisor instructions, plan resources, and ensure safe, on-time delivery of tasks. You will lead a small team, perform risk assessments, coordinate with other trades, and assist in commissioning and testing ship systems per class and owner

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in ship building and ship repair.
• Sound knowledge of marine machinery works.
• Ability to read simple technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Follow supervisor's work schedule.
• Plan tools, manpower and equipment before start.
• Ensure work is completed safely and within budget.
• Lead and coordinate with the team and other trades.
• Carry out risk assessments and enforce safety procedures.
• Assist in permitting to work and manpower management.
• Commission, test and troubleshoot ship systems as required.
• Maintain productivity and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Shipbuilding

Ship repair

Marine machinery works

Leadership

Education

Mechanical & Production Engineering (Other)

Job description

Located at the heart of Asia, Kuok Group Singapore (KGSg) is a dynamic, diversified conglomerate with global reach and established brands in the digital infrastructure, maritime and real estate sectors.

Our businesses include the digital infrastructure business of K2 Strategic, maritime entities such as POSH, PCL, and PaxOcean, which together form part of Kuok Maritime Group, and the real estate business of Allgreen Properties.

At KGSg, we nurture young talent through mentorship, leadership development, and cross-functional exposure, offering diverse career pathways and global opportunities across our businesses.

Explore your future with KGSg today!

Job Summary

• Follow work schedule given by supervisor.
• Organise and plan required tools, manpower and equipment before commencement of work.
• Ensure jobs are done safely without any accidents occurring.
• Complete works within the given schedule & within allocated budget
• Perform & Maintain highest quality as per work instruction.
• Performed team works and maintain good communication with other trades

Key Responsibilities

• Able to follow instructions given by supervisor.
• Able to work together and lead the Team
• Carry out risk assessment briefing before commencement of work and make sure tradesmen adheres to the safe work procedures.
• Organise required tools and equipment in advance before starting work.
• Assist supervisors in preparing and requesting all permits to work in accordance with yard's safety procedures.
• Assist supervisors in managing manpower for given jobs.
• Have a good understanding of all jobs assigned by supervisors.
• Monitor & report progress of the job attentively.
• Maintain good safety practices within the group.
• Coordinate with other trades for sequential workflow for smooth job transition.
• When encountering a problem that affects the workflow, discuss with supervisor immediately on how to overcome the problem.
• Contribute constructing ideas on how to overcome problems faced to ensure productivity and efficiency is maintained.
• Ensure safety, discipline and welfare of subordinates are taken care of.
• Assist supervisor to commission, test and troubleshoot new and existing ship system as per class and owner's requirements.
• When solutions are given to overcome problems faced during work, strictly comply to ensure no unnecessary risks or problems arises.
• Complete given jobs within the assigned timeframe, which ensures productivity and cost-effectiveness is maintained.

Key Requirements

• 3 years and above of relevant experience in ship building & Ship repair industry
• Must have sound knowledge on Marine Machinery Works.
• Self-initiative and highly motivated individual.
• Possesses leadership skills to lead and supervise tradesmen under their charge.
• Able to understand simple technical drawings.
• Has good practical knowledge in marine installation & under water heavy machineries overhauling

Education

Others in Mechanical & Production Engineering