Senior Engineer & Team Lead - Painting & Support Ops

ST Engineering Marine Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding and repair firm in Singapore is seeking a Team Lead for Support functions to manage ship repair projects. The role involves overseeing scaffolding, cleaning, compliance, and team management while ensuring all safety regulations are met. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, with strong leadership and communication skills. This position is intended for Singapore Citizens only.

Benefits

Daily transportation reimbursed

5 days work week

Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, Dip holders with 5 years relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of painting, staging operation, and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects and manage complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure scaffolding structures meet safety standards.
• Coordinate with departments on timely erection and dismantling of scaffolding.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and promote safety culture.
• Provide manpower to escort external contractors within the compound.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the production team.
• Control department budgets ensuring cost-effective operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Resource management

Technical knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Backed by more than 50 years of experience, we are one of the world's leading providers of turnkey shipbuilding, repair and conversion services for naval vessels. Our well-equipped shipyards in Singapore provide specialised and comprehensive services to support the end-to-end lifecycle of vessels.

Besides maintenance and refitting of naval vessels, we also undertake repairing damaged vessels and provide specialised services such as weapons upgrades, mid-life conversions and servicing for high-speed diesel engines.

• Contractor-led support solutions for ship maintenance and complex capability upgrades
• Delivering capability/support services with COCO vessels
• Delivering availability-based contracts
• Repair, overhaul, testing and commissioning of high-speed diesel engines
• Deep knowledge and experience for submarine maintenance

Job description

Purpose of Role:

As the Team Lead for Support functions to Ship Repairs projects, this person is responsible for planning, managing and deployment of manpower and relevant resources to provide support for the following functions: Painting, Cleaning, Scaffolding, Security Escort of contractors.

Responsibilities

Scaffolding Provision

• Ensure scaffolding structures meet safety standards and are built to accommodate operational needs.
• Coordinate with other departments on timely erection and dismantling of scaffolding.

Cleaning/Painting Provision

• Understanding various methods of surface preparation, coating material and industrial standards and regulations to painting works.
• Coordination of all painting/cleaning activities effectively and safely.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, maritime laws, and company policies.
• Promote a culture of safety.
• Provide training and guidance on safety practices for all department personnel

Security

• Provide manpower to escort external contractors from point to point within client's compound
• Ensure contractors' compliance on security protocols within compound

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, manage, and mentor the production team, ensuring effective communication and cooperation across various functions.
• Set performance targets, conduct performance reviews, and provide professional development opportunities for team members.
• Manage departmental schedules, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation.

Resource Management

• Oversee the allocation of resources (personnel, equipment, materials) for all production tasks.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure the timely procurement of materials required for ongoing operations.
• Control department budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising quality or safety

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with other department heads, Ship repair managers, and customers to ensure smooth operations and project coordination.
• Provide regular progress reports, identifying challenges and proposing solutions to senior management

Requirements

• Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical or Marine Engineering (Dip holders with 5 years relevant working experience)
• Knowledge of painting, staging operation and able to interpret technical drawings and paint specification will be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects and manage complex technical issues
• Able to deal with and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders effectively at all levels.
• Possess man-management experience to supervise and deploy workers.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Able to commit to overtime when required
• Able to follow and implement security, safety and shipyard disciplinary protocols and guidelines
• Only Singapore Citizens will be considered for this role

Other Information

• Location: Pioneer Sector (Daily Transportation Reimbursed To and Fro)
• 5 days work week
• Working Hours: 7.45am-5pm