Shipyard Mechanical Supervisor
- Full-time
Company Description
Company specialized in ship maintenance and repair operations, supporting vessels during dry-docking and afloat technical shutdowns. The company delivers high-quality mechanical, propulsion, and hydraulic maintenance services while ensuring strong safety, quality, and operational performance standards.
Job Description
As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating mechanical repair activities and associated ship components.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Anticipate, prepare, organize, and supervise propulsion line and general mechanical works onboard vessels.
- Ensure technical coordination and compliance with safety procedures on site.
- Supervise mechanical activities during vessel maintenance periods, both afloat and in dry dock.
- Carry out end-of-shift inspections, including worksite safety checks and personnel clearance.
- Ensure required equipment and tools are available, properly used, and maintained in good condition during and after operations.
- Guarantee work quality, deadlines, and safety standards for all supervised mechanical activities.
- Prepare compliance control, traceability, and quality follow-up documentation.
- Write technical intervention and work completion reports.
- Use standard metrology and measurement equipment such as calipers, depth gauges, vernier micrometers, internal micrometers, dial indicators, etc.
- Participate in the preparation of schedules and planning required for work management.
- Define internal and external training actions to develop the skills of mechanics and machinists.
- Contribute directly to team development through knowledge transfer, implementation of best practices, and targeted training related to safety and quality improvement plans.
Qualifications
- French speaking is a +++++
- Technical degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering, marine engineering, industrial maintenance, or related field.
- Proven experience supervising mechanical operations in a naval or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of marine propulsion maintenance, including propeller shafts, bow thrusters, reduction gearboxes, and propulsion systems.
- Good hydraulic knowledge for the repair and maintenance of winches, capstans, and associated equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret supplier manuals, technical documentation, mechanical drawings, work instructions, and procedures.
- Experience performing shaft alignment and alignment of mechanical equipment such as propulsion engines, gearboxes, pumps, and similar systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to propose effective repair solutions.
- Ability to identify manpower, equipment, and material requirements for mechanical project quotations.
- Leadership skills with the ability to supervise and train technical teams.
- Technical English proficiency is mandatory.
- Previous experience in a WAS-type environment is considered an advantage.
Additional Information
- Field-based position involving onboard vessel interventions.
- Dynamic and demanding environment requiring strong leadership, organization, and adaptability.
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of marine mechanical projects.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities available.
- Rotation schedule: 60 days ON / 58 days OFF.