Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)

Job Purpose:
Responsible for planning, execution, supervision, and quality control of mechanical repair, maintenance, installation, and commissioning activities on ships and related equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise mechanical repair and maintenance activities onboard vessels.
• Prepare work schedules, manpower requirements, material requirements, and daily work plans.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers, supervisors, production teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Supervise installation, overhaul, maintenance, and alignment of mechanical equipment.
• Handle machinery such as pumps, valves, compressors, hydraulic systems, piping, heat exchangers, engines, and other marine equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, specifications, and technical documents.
• Monitor work progress against the approved project schedule.
• Ensure work is completed within the planned time, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
• Conduct inspections and coordinate with QA/QC for testing and commissioning.
• Identify technical issues and provide suitable engineering solutions.
• Prepare daily progress reports, material requirements, manpower reports, and completion reports.
• Coordinate with procurement/stores for timely availability of materials and tools.
• Ensure compliance with shipyard safety procedures, statutory requirements, and client specifications.
• Support trials, testing, commissioning, and final handover of completed works.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of marine mechanical systems and ship repair activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment installation and maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand GA drawings, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications.
• Good manpower and subcontractor management skills.
• Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and project reporting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work onboard vessels and in shipyard/site environments.

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following will be an advantage:

• Ship repair / shipbuilding
• Marine machinery
• Piping and mechanical outfitting
• Pumps and valves
• HVAC and refrigeration
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Main engine / auxiliary machinery
• Dry dock and afloat repair projects
• Testing and commissioning

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Project/work completion as per schedule
• Productivity and manpower utilization
• Quality and rework percentage
• Material utilization
• Safety compliance
• Client/inspection observations
• Timely submission of progress reports
• Cost and project-budget adherence

Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person