Manager, Structural – MRO

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE The Manager, Structural, is responsible for directing all structural related operations for Zone A, whether for rigs or vessels or other internal work in the yard. Supervises all related structural activities in the workshop and/or onboard and ensures that related works are carried out safely, on time and on budget in accordance with the project contractual obligations and International Maritime Industries Management System (IMIMS). The role involves working closely with the GM Production, Production Manager, Project Managers, and the Production teams or other internal departments as required to ensure that all assigned scopes are executed as being described above. Ensures production line efficiency and proper housekeeping whether in workshop or onboard and when required prepares cost estimates for production/projects. The role requires close and effective collaboration with other departments, communicating results and concerns to higher management, working under pressure, and driving a team to safely complete tasks against aggressive timelines and work scopes. Solution orientation and doing it right the first-time mindset is a must, with a proactive approach of solving issues before they become problems. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Ensure that all structural related activities are meticulously planned, and that the plans and responsibilities are clearly communicated and understood by all relevant structural personnel. • Develop comprehensive project/production plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource allocation. • Provide sound and good knowledge on various types of steel works on vessels and rigs. • Ensure all repair and maintenance work meet the required quality standards and regulatory requirements. • Lead and manage structural repair teams, including tradespeople, technicians, and subcontractors. • Ensure, in conjunction with the Procurement Supply Chain Group, that all materials and equipment are procured and delivered in accordance with the production and project’s contract requirements. • Ensure effective and consistent interaction with other disciplines, management and supervision as required. • Monitor actual man-hours against budgeted man-hours and take appropriate steps to correct overruns and develop and manage project budgets, including labor, materials, and equipment costs. • Control the overtime to contribute to the best projects and gross margins. • Ensure that all production/project materials are used as defined in procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations. • Ensure that all installation, maintenance and commissioning activities concerning steel works and other related systems are carried out in accordance with the approved procedures. • Liaise with the engineering department regarding the project’s steel works activities. Liaise with other trades to ensure project schedule adherence. • Strong involvement in daily/weekly progress reporting and is responsible for ensuring that supervision gather accurate physical progress. • Fully responsible for delivery of all Inspection Test Records (ITR’s) under the relevant discipline by effectively delegating them to the team. This must be approached with a high focus on interfacing and coordination with all other discipline supervision to remove all blocks from achieving target dates. • Provide feedback for bid preparations, whether for feasibility and tendering and/or change of scope. • Provide information to Planning Department to prepare a weekly workload forecast based on materials, equipment and manpower availability. • Visit project work regularly whether in workshops, onboard, in docks, or other open areas where related activities are taking place to check progress and give technical advice and guidance. Ensure all control measures are in place for safety, environmental aspects and housekeeping. • Prepare department budgets and make proposals towards management regarding processes optimization and CAPEX, OPEX, and the manpower planning for the continual improvement of productivity and efficiency. • Ensure that the competence level in the Structural Department meets the IMI’s requirements. • Facilitate training and development of personnel. • Acquisition of relevant certifications for specialized works as per IMI’s strategy. • Manage and direct relevant subcontractors to ensure that all contract obligations are met. • Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and efficiency enhancement in structural production operations. Implement best practices, new technologies, and innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement and increase productivity. • Develop productivity norms related to structural works and measure the actual performance vs norms for the sake of continuous productivity improvement by setting new improved targets every time. • Perform other related duties as per management direction Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Education •

Plan and communicate all structural activities; develop project/production plans with schedules and budgets; provide expertise on steel works for vessels and rigs; ensure quality and regulatory compliance; lead structural repair teams and subcontractors; coordinate with procurement to deliver materials per contracts; monitor labor and material costs and manage budgets; control overtime and improve productivity; ensure proper use of materials and adherence to procedures; liaise with engineering, other trades, and planning; drive daily/weekly progress reporting and ITR delivery; assist bid/support feasibility and change orders; provide weekly workload forecasting; visit sites to monitor progress and provide technical guidance; prepare department budgets and drive process optimization (CAPEX/OPEX, manpower planning); ensure competence levels in Structural Department and facilitate training; acquire relevant certifications; manage subcontractors; identify opportunities for process improvement and apply best practices; establish productivity norms and targets; perform other duties as directed.