Technical Assistant (Ship building Industry)

Technical Assistant (Ship building Industry)

10 Oct 2026

Full-time

Kochi

₹20,000 - ₹25,000

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The Role

The Technical Assistant – Vessel Maintenance will be responsible for supporting the Technical and Maintenance team in managing vessel-wise technical records, monitoring maintenance activities, coordinating repair and drydocking requirements, and ensuring timely completion of technical and survey-related works. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of relevant experience in the shipbuilding, ship repair, vessel maintenance, or marine engineering industry, along with a B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The candidate should have a good understanding of technical maintenance activities, strong documentation and coordination skills, and good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel.

What we are looking for:

• B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, vessel maintenance, or marine engineering
• Experience in marine/shipyard operations is preferred
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Basic to good understanding of mechanical/electrical maintenance activities
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, equipment manuals, datasheets, and specifications
• Good technical documentation and reporting skills
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to work in a shipyard/vessel maintenance environment
• Freshers are not preferred for this position

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update vessel-wise technical and maintenance records, including preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), breakdowns, and service reports
• Monitor maintenance trackers, pending jobs, work completion status, and timely closure of technical works
• Follow up on IRS/Class survey observations and comments and coordinate with relevant teams for timely closure
• Assist in preparing and finalizing drydocking scope of work in coordination with technicians, engineers, and vessel crew
• Identify required materials, spares, and equipment for drydocking and maintenance activities
• Coordinate with the Procurement team and follow up to ensure timely availability of required materials and spares
• Coordinate with technicians, engineers, vessel crew, contractors, and vendors to collect technical information and required documentation
• Collect, organize, and maintain service reports, inspection reports, test reports, photographs, certificates, and other technical documents
• Prepare vessel-wise spare parts lists and documentation required for handover and maintenance activities
• Prepare material requirement lists, technical reports, maintenance summaries, and MIS reports
• Maintain equipment records, certificates, inspection documents, and maintenance history
• Support the Technical and Maintenance team in day-to-day coordination and follow-up of vessel repair and maintenance activities
• Ensure proper filing and easy retrieval of vessel-wise technical documents and records

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Vessel maintenance and technical documentation
• Preventive and corrective maintenance tracking
• Drydocking coordination and maintenance planning
• IRS/Class survey documentation and follow-up
• MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Technical drawings, equipment manuals, datasheets, and specifications
• Material requirement identification and spare parts management
• Technical reporting and MIS preparation
• Maintenance records and certificate management
• Strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Experience: 1–2 years
• Work Location: Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala
• Work Mode: In person

Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 per month (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Leave encashment

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