Head of Yard

Role & responsibilities: ----

The Role: -----

The Head of Yard/Technical Services is responsible for overseeing and managing the critical operational and technical services at the shipyard, including Plant Maintenance, Civil Infrastructure, Safety & Environment, Quality Assurance & Control, Information Technology, and Industrial Engineering & Process teams.

The role ensures that all technical and operational services are functioning optimally to support shipbuilding, repair, and heavy engineering projects.

The role is pivotal in ensuring the shipyards infrastructure, technical systems, and operational services are reliable, efficient, and aligned with industry standards.

Responsibilities: ----

Strategic: ----

• Develop and implement strategies for operational and technical services that align with the shipyards objectives and support its core operations in shipbuilding, repair, and heavy engineering.
• Ensure that all departments under Yard/Technical Services are effectively contributing to the shipyard's operational efficiency and project success.

Functional: -----

• Plant Maintenance: Ensure the availability and reliability of all machinery, equipment, and facilities through robust maintenance programs.
• Civil Infrastructure: Oversee the upkeep, repair, and expansion of the shipyard's civil
• infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Safety & Environment: Drive a culture of safety and environmental compliance, implementing
• industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Ensure adherence to quality standards and processes across all
• shipyard operations, enabling delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Information Technology: Oversee IT infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives to
• support operational efficiency and project management.
• Industrial Engineering & Process Improvement: Lead process optimization and efficiency

Preferred candidate profile: ---

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 20+ years of experience in technical operations or infrastructure management, preferably within shipbuilding, heavy engineering, or a related industry.