Mechanical Foreman
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Qualifications and experience
- Technical diploma, ITI, vocational certificate, trade certificate, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, Industrial Maintenance, Marine Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- A higher technical diploma or equivalent in Mechanical or Marine Engineering is advantageous.
- Typically 7–10 years of progressive mechanical experience, preferably in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine engineering, offshore, shipyard, heavy engineering, or industrial environments.
- Includes at least 2–3 years as a Foreman, Lead Mechanic, Chargehand, or comparable frontline supervisor.
- Relevant mechanical trade certification is preferred.
Advantageous training
- Advantageous training areas include mechanical fitting and machinery installation, equipment alignment, lifting and rigging awareness, and permit-to-work systems.
- Other advantageous training includes LOTO, confined-space entry, working at height, shipyard or industrial HSE, and basic supervisory or frontline leadership.
Work planning and execution
- Review daily and weekly priorities with the Mechanical Supervisor, Superintendent, or responsible Engineer.
- Turn approved work packages, drawings, job cards, and schedules into daily assignments for mechanics, fitters, helpers, and technicians.
- Plan activity sequence based on work-front availability, manpower, materials, tools, access, equipment, and interfaces.
- Brief workers on scope, technical requirements, safety precautions, quality expectations, and completion time.
- Monitor execution and adjust manpower or sequence within assigned authority to maintain schedule progress.
Installation and maintenance supervision
- Supervise installation, positioning, assembly, fitting, levelling, and alignment of marine machinery and mechanical equipment onboard vessels.
- Ensure pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, couplings, bearings, drives, and related equipment meet drawing and manufacturer requirements.
- Verify foundations, supports, mounting arrangements, clearances, connections, and interfaces before installation.
- Supervise dismantling, inspection, maintenance, repair, overhaul, reassembly, and servicing.
- Inspect for wear, damage, corrosion, leakage, misalignment, and other abnormal conditions; coordinate component repairs or replacements.
- Ensure repaired equipment is assembled, lubricated, aligned, tightened, and prepared for testing.
- Report significant defects, additional repair requirements, or conditions beyond the approved scope.
Team and resource coordination
- Allocate mechanics, fitters, helpers, and technicians according to workload, competency, priorities, and project needs.
- Monitor attendance, productivity, utilization, discipline, and compliance with assigned hours.
- Confirm availability of materials, spare parts, consumables, tools, lifting equipment, access, and other resources before work starts.
- Coordinate material and spare-parts needs with Stores, Procurement, Engineering, and the responsible Supervisor.
- Control tools and equipment issued to the team and report shortages, damage, or unserviceable items.
Quality and interfaces
- Ensure work follows approved drawings, specifications, manuals, work instructions, and quality requirements.
- Inspect completed mechanical work before formal Quality/QC, Engineering, client, or other required inspection.
- Verify alignment, clearances, fastening, lubrication, installation condition, and workmanship.
- Coordinate mechanical interfaces with piping, electrical, fabrication, structural, and other trades to prevent clashes, rework, and delays.
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