Supervisor, Support-Changi

Company description:

ST Engineering's Marine arm provides innovative solutions in turnkey building, repair and conversion services for a wide spectrum of naval and commercial vessels. We are one of the few shipyards in the world with the full range of capabilities to support the entire lifecycle of a ship. Our established shipyards in Singapore and the U.S. have proven capabilities to design and build highly customised and technically sophisticated commercial and military vessels for customers worldwide.

Expanding on our core competencies in large scale engineering, we provide a comprehensive suite of environmental engineering solutions in water, wastewater, solid waste and renewable energy. A trusted partner to naval and commercial sector customers worldwide, our track record includes successfully delivered projects in Brunei, China, India, Thailand, Singapore, the Middle East and the U.S.

Job description:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day supervision of preventive maintenance or repair projects.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity for all assigned workers (yard and subcontractors).
• Deliver work according to schedule, budget, and customer specifications.
• Maintain strong coordination and communication with SRM, other departments, and vessel owners.
• Take ownership of preventive maintenance tasks onboard ships (e.g., cleaning, painting, insulation works, and minor mechanical maintenance).

Safety

• Attend daily VSCC meetings and enforce Permit-To-Work compliance.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks for critical activities (lifting, blasting, painting, scaffolding, confined space entry, mechanical work).
• Conduct start/end safety checks and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Promote a strong safety culture through campaigns and active participation.

Quality

• Perform QC checks on painting and preventive maintenance work.
• Ensure workmanship meets technical specifications and standards.
• Liaise with Owners/Surveyors for inspections and acceptance tests.

Schedule

• Plan manpower, equipment, spares, and materials for painting and minor mechanical tasks.
• Monitor progress and update work plans to meet deadlines.
• Escalate delays or scope changes promptly to SRM/DH.

Productivity

• Assign job targets and monitor performance for painting and maintenance teams.
• Coordinate with other trades for smooth execution (e.g., scaffolding, lighting, insulation removal).
• Manage bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation.
• Control man-hour usage within allocated limits.

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and mentor teams in painting and basic mechanical maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance on blasting, painting, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Prepare and submit service reports (Inspection/Acceptance/Test) for both scopes.
• Ensure team welfare and administrative compliance.

Other Work Scope

• Greasing and lubrication of mechanical components (e.g., bearings, hinges, moving parts).
• Coordinating with mechanical engineers for complex repairs.

Administrative

• Prepare and process Work Orders for assigned tasks and repairs.
• Raise Purchase Orders for materials, tools, and spare parts required for painting and maintenance work.
• Generate and manage Maintenance Orders for scheduled preventive maintenance activities onboard vessels.
• Ensure timely documentation and submission of reports to SRM and Owners.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7 years in shipyard operations with exposure to painting and mechanical maintenance.
• Strong understanding of blasting and painting operations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and paint specifications.
• Basic knowledge of ship systems and preventive mechanical maintenance (e.g., greasing, lubrication).
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Safety Shipyard Supervisor Course (SSSC).
• FROSIO, SSPC, or NACE certification would be advantageous.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

Other Information:

• Location: Changi
• Transport provided at or nearby: Jalan Bahar, Pioneer MRT, Boon Lay MRT, Lakeside MRT, Jurong West & East, Jalan Bukit Merah, Choa Chu Kang MRT, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Woodlands, Sembawang MRT, Yishun MRT, Bishan MRT, Ang Mo Kio MRT, Hougang Ave 8, Sengkang Square, Punggol Central, Pasir Ris MRT, Tampines MRT, Tanah Merah MRT
• 5 days work week
• Working Hours: 7.45am-5pm