Division Head, Accommodation - Saudi Arabia

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Architectural Outfitting, HVAC, and Piping Discipline Engineers for the Accommodation division.
• Create Master Engineering Plan for the Accommodation Division of New Project considering Construction Schedule, Procurement and Detail/Production MP/MP.
• Evaluate Engineering Manpower with analysing changeable design workload for the Accommodation Division and Deploy engineers where needed.
• Develop and structure the division’s engineering capabilities for the Discipline in line with the department’s strategic development plan.
• Contribute to the professional development of employees with by providing training and mentoring.
• Monitor and ensure achievement of key performance indicators for the engineering discipline.
• Assist the department manager in development and implementation of process and procedures and ERM/CAD system implementation in the engineering.
• Preparation of detail drawings for various aspects of accommodation design, such as noise, fire, HVAC, interior, etc. The drawings must comply with international standards and contract specifications.
• Update drawings according to result of feedback with each party of Clients, Classification Societies, Operation/Commissioning team, Vendors, and sub-contractors.
• Generate required technical information for production using CAD/CAM/ERM system.
• Support projects and production ensuring that detail/productions design deliverables are provided in a timely manner.
• Support for commissioning team to Arrange/Manage the service engineers from vendors for commissioning.
• Attend/Manage the major commissioning, test, and trial.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering
• 9–15 years’ experience in shipbuilding or offshore support vessel construction in accommodation outfitting, HVAC, and piping engineering.
• Preferred: Additional certification or courses in mechanical design engineering or project management.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong knowledge of international marine rules and regulations (IMO conventions, codes, etc.), classification society rules, flag state national rules, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of accommodation engineering.
• Understanding of the full process of production and installation of hull outfitting.
• Experience in leading technical meetings with clients and classification societies.
• Ability to manage internal processes aligned with client expectations.
• Ability to manage vendors for installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills at senior management and operational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others towards continuous improvement.