IOTA Group was founded in 1982, by the entrepreneur Jean-Claude CUSIN and stands today as a leading International Independent Energy Consultant Services Firm. Ever since its inception, this initial entrepreneurial state of mind has never stopped being the essence of IOTA’s approach to business success and true long-term value creation for its Customers.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Shipyard Mechanical Supervisor
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full-time
Job Description
- As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating mechanical repair activities and associated ship components.
Main Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.
- French speaking is a plus
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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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