Manager, Structural - NBR

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Job Purpose / Objective

The Manager, Structural, is responsible for directing all structural related operations for Zone D. This includes new build rigs, offshore new build structures, and other internal work in the yard. Supervises all related structural activities in the workshop, construction pads, and grand assembly areas, ensuring works are carried out safely, on time, and on budget in accordance with project contractual obligations and International Maritime Industries Management System (IMIMS). The role works closely with the GM Production, Production Manager, Project Managers, and Production teams or other internal departments to ensure all assigned scopes are executed as described.

Ensures production line efficiency and proper housekeeping, whether in workshop or onboard, and prepares cost estimates for production/projects when required. Requires close and effective collaboration with other departments, communicating results and concerns to higher management, working under pressure, driving a team to safely complete tasks against aggressive timelines and work scopes, with a solution orientation and a proactive approach to solving issues before they become problems.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all structural related activities are meticulously planned, and that the plans and responsibilities are clearly communicated to be understood by all relevant structural personnel.
• Develop comprehensive project/production plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead both fabrication and welding teams, providing leadership, direction, organization, sound and good knowledge on various types of steel works on new build rigs and other structures.
• Ensure all fabrication and welding work meet the required quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure, in conjunction with the Procurement Supply Chain Group, that all materials and equipment are procured and delivered in accordance with the production and project's contract requirements.
• Ensure effective and consistent interaction with other disciplines, management and supervision as required.
• Monitor actual man-hours against budgeted man-hours and take appropriate steps to correct overruns and develop and manage project budgets, including labor, materials, and equipment costs.
• Control the overtime to contribute to the best projects and gross margins.
• Ensure that all production/project materials are used as defined in procedures and manufacturer's recommendations.
• Ensure that all installation, maintenance and commissioning activities concerning steel works and other related systems are carried out in accordance with the approved procedures.
• Liaise with the engineering department regarding the project's steel works activities, and other trades to ensure project schedule adherence.
• Lead daily/weekly progress reporting and is responsible for ensuring that supervision gathers accurate physical progress and delivery of all Inspection Test Records (ITR's) under the relevant discipline by effectively delegating them to the team. This must be approached with a high focus on interfacing and coordination with all other discipline supervision to remove all blocks from achieving target dates.
• Provide feedback for bid preparations, whether for feasibility and tendering, change of scope and information to Planning Department to prepare a weekly workload forecast based on materials, equipment and manpower availability.
• Ensure all control measures are in place for safety, environmental aspects and housekeeping and visit projects regularly whether in workshops, onboard, in docks, or other open areas to check progress and give technical advice and guidance.
• Prepare department budgets and make proposals towards management regarding processes optimization and CAPEX, OPEX, and the manpower planning for the continual improvement of productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure that the competence level in the Structural Department meets the IMI's requirements.
• Facilitate training and development of personnel.
• Acquire relevant certifications for specialized works as per IMI's strategy.
• Manage and direct relevant subcontractors to ensure that all contract obligations are met.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and efficiency enhancement in structural production operations. Implement best practices, new technologies, innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement and increase productivity, and develop productivity norms related to structural works and measure the actual performance vs norms for the sake of continuous productivity improvement by setting new improved targets every time.
• Perform other related duties as per management direction.

Qualifications & Experience (Education)

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)

• Marine-related professional qualifications or relevant time served.

Experience

• At least 15 - 18 years' experience in the Ship repair companies, Oil & Gas Industry, shipyard environment with real depth in steel works.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full time

Job function

Other

Industries

Maritime Transportation

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