Senior Mechanical Engineer - SPM Refurbishment Project

This is a short-term, six-month project-based assignment focused on SPM-2 refurbishment at Albwardy Damen Shipyard, Hamriyah, Sharjah, UAE. The assignment covers shipyard refurbishment, technical inspections, repairs, testing, project close-out, and final handover. Overview:Seeking a highly experienced, technically competent, and hands-on Marine Repair & Dry Docking Mechanical Engineer with proven experience in ship repair, dry docking, and major Marine refurbishment projects. The successful candidate will manage the refurbishment of a Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoy at the shipyard in Sharjah.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves overall planning, coordination, execution control, shipyard workforce productivity, technical supervision, quality assurance, schedule and cost monitoring, End-Client coordination, and successful project completion. The role reports directly to the Operations Manager. Project Management & Execution Take overall responsibility for planning, coordinating, monitoring and controlling project execution within the approved scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements. Develop, review and maintain detailed project schedules, execution plans, milestones and critical-path activities. Establish work priorities and coordinate multidisciplinary activities to ensure efficient execution. Monitor daily progress, identify potential delays and implement practical corrective and recovery measures. Coordinate the shipyard, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist service providers. Identify technical, operational and commercial risks and establish appropriate mitigation measures.Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications and agreed deliverables. Shipyard Operations & Workforce Management

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day shipyard activities.
• Coordinate with shipyard management to ensure adequate qualified manpower, equipment, tools and resources.
• Monitor labour productivity, workforce utilization, work quality and performance against planned targets.
• Identify manpower shortages, inefficient work practices, unnecessary standby and execution delays.
• Coordinate parallel activities, additional shifts and recovery arrangements where required.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure timely completion of assigned work.
• Require corrective actions through shipyard management where productivity or quality is unsatisfactory.Maintain coordination across mechanical, structural, piping, electrical, hydraulic, fabrication, and other disciplines. Technical & Mechanical Supervision Provide hands-on technical leadership over major mechanical repairs, equipment overhauls and refurbishment activities. Oversee structural repairs, steel renewal, fabrication, welding, machining, piping, valves, hydraulic systems and rotating mechanical assemblies. Review drawings, specifications, repair procedures, inspection findings and proposed refurbishment methods. Evaluate equipment condition and recommend practical, technically sound and cost-effective repair solutions. Monitor dimensional tolerances, alignment, mechanical integrity and workmanship quality.Ensure repairs meet approved technical requirements and applicable standards.Quality Assurance, Inspection & Testing
• Oversee approved Quality Control Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate and witness NDT, welding inspections, dimensional checks, coating inspections and material verification.
• Supervise pressure tests, hydraulic tests, mechanical functional tests and applicable commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with classification societies, third-party inspectors, OEM representatives and technical specialists.
• Identify nonconforming work and ensure documented corrective actions.Maintain punch lists and monitor all outstanding items through satisfactory closure.
• Verify inspection reports, test certificates, material documentation and final quality records. Project Planning, Cost & Commercial Control
• Monitor actual progress against approved schedules, milestones and budgets.
• Review resource utilization and execution efficiency to minimize delays and unnecessary expenditure.
• Evaluate proposed additional work, technical variations and associated cost or schedule implications.
• Verify work completion and supporting records before recommending payment certification.
• Maintain accurate records of variations, delays, additional work and commercial matters.
• Promptly report potential contractual or financial exposure to the Operations Manager.Procurement & Material Coordination Coordinate with procurement, the shipyard, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, spares, equipment, and specialist services. Monitor procurement schedules and deliveries of long-lead and critical components. Identify shortages or delivery delays that may affect progress. Verify materials and equipment against approved technical specifications. Monitor inventory readiness, material availability and efficient use of project resources. Recommend technical alternatives where needed, subject to approval. End Client Coordination, Communication & Reporting Act as Company's designated site representative for day-to-day technical and project coordination with the shipyard, and relevant third parties within delegated authority. Coordinate with the shipyard, subcontractors, OEMs and inspection bodies. Lead daily coordination meetings and participate in project progress and technical review meetings. Prepare and submit daily progress reports directly to the Operations Manager, covering completed activities, manpower, productivity, photographs, constraints, and planned work. Prepare a comprehensive Weekly Project Progress Report intended for the End Client. The report is to be submitted to the Operations Manager for review and approval before formal submission to the End Client. HSE & Regulatory Compliance Monitor compliance with applicable HSE regulations, shipyard safety procedures and project-specific requirements. Ensure appropriate safety controls for lifting, hot work, confined-space entry, pressure testing, electrical isolation and simultaneous operations. Participate in risk assessments, safety inspections and project coordination meetings. Identify unsafe conditions and initiate intervention or stop-work procedures when necessary. Coordinate corrective actions with shipyard HSE personnel and promote a safe working environment. Project Completion & Final Handover Coordinate completion of all approved refurbishment activities and associated testing. Ensure closure of technical deficiencies, nonconformities and punch-list items. Coordinate final inspections, functional tests and applicable classification society inspections or attestations. Verify final inspection reports, test certificates, as-built documents and refurbishment records. Prepare a comprehensive completion report covering work performed, technical findings, tests, and outstanding recommendations. Ensure proper documentation and formal handover of the refurbished asset to JAK. QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent technical qualification.
• Equivalent professional qualifications supported by extensive relevant practical experience may be considered. Experience Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in marine engineering, ship repair, dry-docking, major mechanical maintenance or refurbishment projects. Minimum 5 years in project management or senior technical management, preferably with a shipyard, marine repair contractor or vessel owner. Proven experience managing major dry-docking, marine equipment overhaul, ship repair or refurbishment programmes. Strong hands-on mechanical experience involving machinery, pumps, hydraulics, piping, valves, fabrication and structural repairs. Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, shipyard workforce productivity, subcontractors and specialist vendors. Experience in project planning, budget monitoring, QA/QC, inspection, testing and technical reporting. Experience coordinating with classification societies and third-party inspectors. Previous SPM/CALM buoy refurbishment experience is advantageous.