DRYDOCK ENGINEER

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate technical activities for vessel drydocking, maintenance, and repair.
• Supervise operations to meet technical, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Liaise with dockmasters, shipyard teams, contractors, and clients on technical issues, schedules, and project delivery.
• Plan projects, including work lists, schedules, technical specifications, and documentation.
• Oversee vessel, system, and infrastructure maintenance, repair, and conversion against class, statutory, and client requirements.
• Inspect machinery, hulls, and systems; recommend repairs or maintenance.
• Guide dock crews and contractors and ensure work is properly executed.
• Monitor progress and quality across drydock project phases.
• Resolve technical issues with internal departments, shipyards, vendors, and class surveyors.
• Monitor labor, materials, and equipment allocation while maintaining safe operations.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Record activities, costs, and milestones; complete reporting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or an equivalent discipline.
• At least 8 years in drydocking, ship repair, or marine engineering; shipyard or offshore project experience is required.
• Proficiency in relevant technical software, such as AutoCAD and MS Office.
• FEM software knowledge is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of applicable classification, regulatory, and industry standards, including IMO, ASTM, DNV, and ABS.

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