Head Steel Fabrication

Job Title Head Steel Fabrication (Ship Erection) (Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Industry)
Location: Gujarat India

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Head Steel Fabrication (Ship Erection) to lead steel fabrication assembly and ship erection operations within a shipbuilding environment. The role is responsible for overseeing production planning fabrication quality workforce management safety compliance and timely project execution while ensuring adherence to marine industry standards.

• Lead all steel fabrication block assembly and ship erection activities for shipbuilding projects.
• Develop and implement fabrication and erection strategies to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor fabrication progress and ensure alignment with project schedules and technical specifications.
• Oversee hull construction structural assembly outfitting coordination and erection processes.

• Prepare and manage fabrication and erection schedules in coordination with project teams.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower machinery materials and yard facilities.
• Track production performance and implement corrective actions to address delays or bottlenecks.
• Optimize workflows to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

• Ensure fabrication and erection activities comply with classification society standards and project requirements.
• Review inspection reports welding quality records and non-conformance reports.
• Coordinate with quality teams to ensure compliance with marine construction standards.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and workmanship.

• Lead and mentor fabrication supervisors engineers foremen and production teams.
• Establish performance targets and monitor workforce productivity.
• Promote a culture of accountability teamwork and operational excellence.
• Support employee development through training and technical guidance.

• Ensure strict adherence to health safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular safety reviews risk assessments and toolbox meetings.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Foster a strong safety culture across fabrication yards and erection sites.

• Collaborate with engineering procurement quality planning and project management teams.
• Coordinate with clients consultants classification societies and subcontractors as required.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior management.
• Support project budgeting cost control and resource planning activities.

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Naval Architecture Marine Engineering or a related discipline.
• 1220 years of experience in shipbuilding heavy engineering offshore fabrication or marine construction.
• Significant experience managing steel fabrication and ship erection operations.
• Strong understanding of welding processes marine structures production planning and quality standards.

• Shipbuilding and marine construction expertise
• Steel fabrication and erection management
• Production planning and execution
• Leadership and team management
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Cost control and resource optimization
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Health safety and environmental compliance

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead large-scale shipbuilding projects
• Dynamic and technically challenging work environment
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities

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