DRYDOCK ENGINEER

The Drydock Engineer position in the Marine Division of the Technical Department reports to the Drydock Manager. The role oversees and executes vessel drydocking, maintenance, and repair to ensure safe and efficient project completion.

Responsibilities

Oversee, coordinate, and execute all technical activities related to vessel drydocking, maintenance, and repair to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project completion.

Supervise drydock operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant technical, safety, and environmental standards and regulations.

Act as the technical expert for drydock systems, liaising between the dockmaster, shipyard teams, contractors, and clients to address technical issues, plan work schedules, and ensure successful project delivery.

Plan, coordinate, and supervise drydock projects, including preparation of work lists, schedules, technical specifications, and documentation.

Oversee maintenance, repair, and conversion activities for vessels, systems, and associated infrastructure, ensuring adherence to class, statutory, and client requirements (IMO, classification societies, etc.).

Conduct inspections of vessel machinery, hull, and systems; prepare reports with repair or maintenance recommendations.

Manage and guide dock crew and contractors, acting as a technical advisor and ensuring proper execution of tasks.

Supervise drydock operations, monitor progress, and ensure quality control across all phases.

Resolve technical issues that arise during drydock, coordinating with internal departments, shipyards, vendors, and class surveyors.

Monitor resource allocation to ensure efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment while maintaining safety and operational standards.

Implement and enforce compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations.

Maintain accurate records of drydock activities, costs, and milestones; ensure timely reporting and documentation closure.

Evaluate shipyard and contractor performance; identify and recommend improvements for future drydocking projects.

Coordinate internally with Technical, Procurement, and HSE departments to ensure smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent discipline.

• Proficiency in relevant technical software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Office); knowledge of FEM software is an advantage.

• Minimum 08 years of experience in drydocking, ship repair, or marine engineering, mandatory in shipyards or offshore projects.

• Solid understanding of classification, regulatory, and industry standards (IMO, ASTM, DNV, ABS, etc.) applicable to marine engineering and drydock operations.

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NMDC Group is always looking for talented individuals to join our team. We know that our people are fundamental to our success as a business, which is why we support their career development and personal wellbeing in every way we can.

NMDC Group offers an environment where every employee can thrive and reach their professional potential. Nothing is more important to us than ensuring every employee feels valued and respected in their roles, and able to progress in their career through training, mentorship, and educational opportunities.

With a wide range of attractive employee benefits and competitive salaries, we have created a workplace defined by its culture, and made by its people. If you have a passion for EPC and marine construction and want to work on some of the region’s most exciting projects, find your next challenge with us.