GM - Field Production

One of our prestigious clients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking to hire a GM Field Production.

Job Purpose:

The job purpose of the Field Production General Manager is to lead and oversee the field production operations including hull construction outfitting preblasting and painting painting machinery installation and commissioning. The General Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful of shipbuilding projects meeting quality and safety standards optimizing resource utilization and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Hull Construction:

• Oversee and manage hull construction activities including steel fabrication welding and assembly to ensure compliance with design specifications and industry standards.

• Coordinate with the engineering team to ensure proper interpretation of technical drawings and specifications for accurate hull construction.

• Implement quality control measures to verify the structural integrity and dimensional accuracy of the hull components.

2. Outfitting:

• Manage the outfitting process including installation of electrical mechanical and plumbing systems accommodation areas and interior fittings.

• Ensure the timely availability of outfitting materials and equipment for efficient installation and integration into the ship structure.

• Collaborate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure the smooth coordination of outfitting activities and adherence to project schedules.

3. PreBlasting & Painting:

• Supervise the preblasting and painting processes ensuring the proper surface preparation and application of protective coatings on the ships hull and structures.

• Implement quality control measures to verify the adhesion thickness and finish of the applied coatings.

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety procedures related to surface preparation and painting activities.

4. Machinery Installation:

• Oversee the installation of machinery and equipment including propulsion systems auxiliary systems and onboard machinery.

• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to ensure accurate alignment integration and testing of machinery components.

• Ensure compliance with technical specifications safety standards and operational requirements during machinery installation.

5. Commissioning:

• Manage the commissioning phase of shipbuilding projects which involves testing trials and systems integration to ensure proper functioning and performance of all ship systems.

• Coordinate with classification societies regulatory bodies and client representatives to facilitate inspections and certifications.

• Oversee sea trials and performance tests to validate the ships operational capabilities and compliance with contractual requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Naval Architecture Marine Engineering or a related field.

• A masters degree is a plus.

• Shipbuilding Industry Knowledge: Indepth understanding of shipbuilding processes materials and technologies to effectively manage production operations and address industryspecific challenges.

• Production Management: Proficiency in managing all aspects of production operations including production planning resource allocation workflow optimization and process improvement.

• Quality Management: Expertise in establishing and maintaining quality control systems conducting inspections and audits and ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant maritime regulations classification society rules and industry standards to ensure compliance and obtain necessary certifications during the shipbuilding process.

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in Shipbuilding Field Production Management or a similar manufacturing environment.

Remote Work :

No