Job Description

We are currently seeking a

Work Preparation Engineer

responsible for identifying, planning, and executing work preparation activities for ship repair and conversion projects. This role ensures the completion of work within the allocated timeframe and available resources, while maintaining clear communication of job requirements to the workforce, aligned with work specifications, tenders, procedures, and relevant technical documentation. Coordination with project foremen is essential to ensure efficient task execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Policies, Processes & Procedures

Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, standard operating practices, and work instructions to maintain operational consistency. Comply with information and data security protocols to safeguard company information and intellectual property.

Operational Duties:

Manage day-to-day operations relevant to assigned projects. Coordinate onboard and workshop activities daily to ensure workflow continuity. Maintain and update project records in spool tracker systems and local drives as per defined procedures. Prepare job identifications and drawings, ensuring records are updated in the department database. Raise material requisitions and conduct timely follow-ups. Estimate man-hours based on agreed tariffs and submit estimates for project supervision review. Submit finalized job descriptions to the invoicing team for man-hour reporting. Archive documentation of completed projects in accordance with departmental guidelines.

Safety, Quality & Environment:

Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards and procedures to maintain a secure and environmentally responsible workplace.

Additional Duties:

Undertake additional responsibilities and assignments as directed by management.

Key Competencies:

Proficient in English (spoken and written). Additional language proficiency is an advantage.

Behavioral Competencies:

Safety, quality, and environment focused. Culturally aware with strong interpersonal sensitivity. Collaborative and team-oriented. Demonstrates flexibility and strong work ethics. Punctual and dependable. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Dimensions:

Responsible for tracking and reporting metrics such as man-hour variances, spool tracking (inch-dia/inch-meter), and number of completed spools.

Key Challenges:

Ensuring jobs commence only upon client approval and expediting the approval process. Accurately recording all jobs in the database for future reference. Timely and accurate job reporting and consistent follow-ups.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum of 5-6 years in a similar role within the shipyard or marine industry. Proficient in AutoCAD (2D/3D). Competent in Microsoft Office applications. Must have prior experience in ship repair or conversion projects.

Preferred Candidates:

Holding a visit or cancelled UAE Visa. Locally available for face to face interview. Can join immediately once selected.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Ability to commute/relocate:

Sharjah: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):

* Are you available to join immediately once selected?