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SITE ENGINEER

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Job Responsibilities:

Supervise & Lead Teams: Oversee painters, blasters, and general workers for productivity and quality.

Planning & Coordination: Manage daily work schedules, manpower, and equipment per project plan.

On-site Main Contact: Attend VSCC meetings, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings with with Seatrium's project team and other contractors.

Permit-to-Work (PTW) Management: Ensure all necessary permits are obtained and safety protocols are followed.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Track project deadlines, submit daily progress reports, and flag issues.

Quality Assurance (QA): Ensure surface preparation and coating adhere to project specifications and international standards (e.g., SSPC, NACE, ISO 8501).

Quality Control (QC) Inspections: Conduct in-process and final inspections, checking surface profile, ambient conditions, WFT, and DFT.

QA/QC Documentation: Prepare and maintain all inspection reports, test results, and material traceability records.

Liaison: Coordinate with Seatrium's and client's inspectors for approvals.

Safety Leadership: Champion a zero-harm safety culture through example.

Safety Meetings & Reviews: Conduct daily toolbox meetings; review Risk Assessments (RA) and Safe Work Procedures (SWP).

PPE Enforcement: Ensure all personnel correctly use required Personal Protective Equipment.

Rule Adherence: Enforce strict compliance with shipyard safety rules (hot work, confined space, working at heights).

Incident Management: Investigate and report incidents, accidents, or near-misses promptly; participate in corrective actions.

Educational Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field Experience Minimum 5 years in Any Shipyard in Singapore

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of site supervision experience in marine sector, preferably within Singapore's marine, offshore, or heavy engineering sectors. Prior experience working in Sembcorp Marine / Seatrium or other major Singapore shipyards is highly advantageous.

Technical Certifications (Preferred):

Shipyard Safety Supervisor Course / Shipyard Safety Instruction Course (SSIC).

Skills:

Strong knowledge of marine and protective coatings, surface preparation standards (SSPC-SP10, SP5, etc.), and application methods.

Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage a diverse workforce and liaise effectively with clients.

Thorough understanding of shipyard safety regulations and permit-to-work systems.

Proactive, resilient, and able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Educational Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field Experience Minimum 5 years in Any Shipyard in Singapore

Experience:

Minimum of 3-10 years of site supervision experience in marine sector, preferably within Singapore's marine, offshore, or heavy engineering sectors. Prior experience working in Sembcorp Marine / Seatrium or other major Singapore shipyards is highly advantageous.

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