Mechanic Foreman
Role Overview
Coordinate and supervise mechanical maintenance and repair of marine engineering machinery, equipment, and systems.
Ensure assigned vessels are maintained in accordance with marine standards.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Coordinate and supervise mechanical maintenance and repair of marine engineering machinery, equipment, and systems.
Ensure assigned vessels are maintained in accordance with marine standards.
Maintenance and repair
- Coordinate vessel maintenance against mechanical standards, manufacturer requirements, and planned maintenance procedures.
- Perform major and specialized overhauls and repairs on marine engines, compressors, pumps, valves, purifiers, winches, and related equipment.
- Troubleshoot marine machinery and maintain preventive maintenance programs and accurate PMS and AMOS records.
- Inspect machinery, support vessel teams, identify required parts and supplies, and complete scheduled maintenance.
- Support dry-docking planning, maintenance, repairs, and timely spare-parts ordering.
Supervision and safety
- Supervise and train junior and workshop personnel; support Chief Engineers, Engineers, and vessel teams.
- Ensure maintenance complies with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and SHEQ standards.
- Enforce lock-out and isolation requirements, toolbox talks, permits-to-work, and PPE; coordinate with SHEQ on hazards, risk assessments, controls, and non-conformances.
Qualifications and experience
- Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering education.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Diesel Mechanic or Marine Engineer.
- Experience maintaining, repairing, and overhauling diesel engines, compressors, pumps, purifiers, valves, and related marine equipment.
- Knowledge of marine engine room and ship's plant systems; strong troubleshooting, engineering testing, and maintenance skills.
- Ability to read operating and service repair manuals in English; basic computer literacy and accurate technical recordkeeping.
- Good attention to detail, quality focus, and understanding of safety practices and procedures.
Work context
- The position supports vessel maintenance and repair work, including vessel dry-docking activities.
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