Mechanical Foreman

QUALIFICATION AND EXPEREIENCE:

• Technical Diploma, ITI, vocational certificate, trade certificate, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, Industrial Maintenance, Marine Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• A higher technical diploma or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Marine Engineering is advantageous.

Professional Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical trade certification is preferred. Training or certification in the following areas is advantageous:
• Mechanical fitting and machinery installation
• Equipment alignment
• Lifting and rigging awareness
• Permit-to-work systems
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined-space entry
• Working at height
• Shipyard or industrial HSE
• Basic supervisory or frontline leadership training

Experience

• Typically 7–10 years of progressive mechanical experience, preferably within shipbuilding, ship repair, marine engineering, offshore, shipyard, heavy engineering, or industrial environments, including at least 2–3 years in a Foreman, Lead Mechanic, Chargehand, or comparable frontline supervisory role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mechanical Work Planning & Daily Execution

• Review daily and weekly mechanical work priorities with the Mechanical Supervisor, Superintendent, or responsible Engineer.
• Translate approved work packages, drawings, job cards, and schedules into clear daily work assignments for mechanics, fitters, helpers, and assigned technicians.
• Plan the sequence of mechanical activities considering work-front availability, manpower, materials, tools, access, equipment, and interface requirements.
• Conduct pre-work briefings to ensure assigned personnel understand the scope, technical requirements, safety precautions, quality expectations, and required completion time.
• Monitor daily execution and adjust manpower or work sequencing within assigned authority to maintain progress against the approved schedule.

Mechanical Installation, Assembly & Fitting Supervision

• Supervise installation, positioning, assembly, fitting, levelling, and alignment of marine machinery and mechanical equipment onboard vessels.
• Ensure pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, couplings, bearings, mechanical drives, and related equipment are installed in accordance with approved drawings and manufacturer requirements.
• Verify that foundations, supports, mounting arrangements, clearances, connections, and equipment interfaces are ready before installation proceeds.
• Monitor mechanical fitting and alignment activities and ensure applicable tolerances and installation requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with piping, electrical, fabrication, structural, and other trades to prevent clashes, rework, or installation delays.

Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Supervision

• Supervise dismantling, inspection, maintenance, repair, overhaul, reassembly, and servicing of assigned marine machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure mechanical components are inspected for wear, damage, corrosion, leakage, misalignment, or other abnormal conditions during dismantling.
• Coordinate replacement or repair of bearings, seals, gaskets, couplings, valves, fasteners, and other mechanical components as required.
• Ensure repaired or overhauled equipment is correctly assembled, lubricated, aligned, tightened, and prepared for testing.
• Report significant equipment defects, additional repair requirements, or conditions outside the approved work scope to the responsible Supervisor or Engineer.

Manpower, Tools, Materials & Work-Front Coordination

• Allocate mechanics, fitters, helpers, and assigned technicians according to workload, competency, work priority, and project requirements.
• Monitor workforce attendance, productivity, utilization, discipline, and compliance with assigned working hours.
• Confirm the availability of materials, spare parts, consumables, tools, lifting equipment, access arrangements, and other resources before work commencement.
• Coordinate material and spare-parts requirements with Stores, Procurement, Engineering, and the responsible Supervisor to minimize work interruptions.
• Maintain appropriate control over tools and equipment issued to the mechanical team and report shortages, damage, or unserviceable items.

Quality Control, Inspection & Technical Compliance

• Ensure mechanical work is executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, work instructions, and applicable quality requirements.
• Conduct frontline inspections of completed mechanical work before presenting it for formal Quality/QC, Engineering, client, or other required inspection.
• Verify mechanical alignment, clearances, fastening, lubrication, installation condition, and general workmanship before work is considered complete.
• Coordinate rectification of punch-list items, inspection comments, defects, and non-conforming work within the assigned mechanical scope.
• Prevent unauthorized technical deviations and refer drawing discrepancies, design conflicts, or technical uncertainties to the responsible Engineer or Supervisor.

Testing, Commissioning & Completion Support

• Coordinate mechanical readiness checks before equipment testing, commissioning, or system start-up.
• Verify that required mechanical installation, fastening, lubrication, alignment, guards, connections, and housekeeping activities are complete before testing.
• Support Mechanical Engineers, Supervisors, Quality personnel, and commissioning teams during functional and operational testing.
• Monitor machinery during testing for abnormal vibration, temperature, noise, leakage, movement, or other irregular operating conditions.
• Coordinate approved rectification work arising from testing, commissioning, inspection, or punch-list activities and ensure timely close-out.

HSEQ, Team Supervision & Workplace Discipline

• Conduct or participate in toolbox talks, task briefings, risk-control discussions, and other required pre-work safety activities.
• Ensure assigned personnel comply with PPE, permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, lifting, working-at-height, confined-space, hot-work, and other applicable HSEQ requirements.
• Stop or immediately escalate unsafe work practices, hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, or activities outside approved controls.
• Maintain good housekeeping across mechanical work areas, workshops, onboard locations, and designated equipment areas.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and practical technical support to mechanics, fitters, helpers, and junior personnel while maintaining appropriate workplace discipline.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Marine mechanical installation
• Mechanical fitting and assembly
• Marine machinery maintenance and repair
• Equipment dismantling and overhaul
• Pumps, motors and gearboxes
• Bearings, seals and couplings
• Valves and mechanical components
• Equipment alignment and levelling
• Shaft and coupling alignment
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Precision measuring instruments
• Mechanical drawings and technical specifications
• Equipment manuals and installation instructions
• Testing and commissioning support
• Mechanical inspection
• Material and spare-parts identification
• Job-card and work-package execution
• Manpower and work-front coordination
• Hand and power tools

Work Location: In person