Head, MRO

This position is for PaxOcean Group, a company under Kuok Group Singapore.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Read and understand technical specifications, prepare job lists, work schedules, plan material take-offs, and manpower planning for yard personnel and contractors for each project. Trigger early warnings to the commercial and production teams for potential technical or manpower challenges in repairs or projects.

Able to independently carry out estimating and commercial bidding to clients.

Understand the supply chain markets and costing in Saudi Arabia for fabrication, mechanical, and electrical repairs for OSVs.

Able to coordinate effectively with JV partners in the Kingdom.

Forecast manpower loading, project loading, and materials arrival, including all facilities.

Generate, control, and monitor MRO budgets.

Review and approve materials required as per take-offs and coordinate with the purchase department for timely delivery.

Collaborate with clients, commercial teams, subcontractors, and production to adhere to procedures and schedules.

Ensure safety, discipline, and welfare of all subordinates.

Supervise and ensure all subordinates execute ship repairs and offshore fabrication as per specifications, to the satisfaction of owners and class, and ensure timely completion. Maintain quality and safety standards. Ensure all trade work mark-up drawings are made and approved by the owner's representative.

Promote good housekeeping and safety on board vessels and in workshops. Ensure all workers follow safe work procedures.

Minimize material wastage and account for leftover materials at project completion.

Prepare, review, and set up departmental documents (Risk Assessments, SOPs, audit reports) with the production team.

Lead and manage supervisors, foremen, and subcontractors.

Optimize work processes and equipment utilization.

Represent the department in daily production and management meetings.

Ensure all work reports are completed by the ship in-charge, verified, and submitted to the owner's representative before vessel handover.

Monitor vessel daily job deployment reports to meet targets.

Perform other tasks as assigned by production managers.

Ensure strict adherence to permit-to-work systems by all staff.

Undertake other tasks as directed by the department head. Plan and prepare all permits related to marine safety, conduct risk assessments, and briefings before work starts.

Prepare tools, equipment, transportation, materials, and manpower; control man-hours for all jobs.

Ensure subcontractor work orders are raised promptly after job confirmation.

Align business objectives with management and employees within designated functions.

Degree or higher in Naval or Marine Engineering or related field.

Minimum 8 years of experience in the industry/environment.

Able to read and interpret repair and project specifications, technical drawings.

Able to generate plans for tools, equipment, materials, prepare project schedules, and forecast manpower loading.

Capable of reading and understanding ship structural drawings, mechanical systems, and classification requirements.

Proficient in Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and other relevant computer skills.

Willing to work overseas and irregular hours for critical and hazardous activities.

Able to motivate and inspire subordinates.

Able to identify potential problems and implement corrective actions to prevent project delays.

Able to lead, energize, and motivate staff.

Experience in offshore projects, vessel conversions, and repairs, including material take-off and project management.

Familiar with Saudi maritime regulations and international standards.