Workshop Supervisor: Job description
Introduction:
The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of all mechanical equipment on the Yard. This includes engines, generators, compressors, pumps, hydraulic systems, and other related machinery. The Workshop Supervisor ensures the Yard systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
He also ensures to provide good technical support for the projects upon request.1)
Role and responsibilities
· Conducting routine and preventative maintenance, diagnosing and repairing mechanical failures, and ensuring all equipment is in optimal working condition.
· Maintain the PMS updated
· Places all necessary materiel requests and follow-up.
· Ensures the continuous operation.
· Diagnosing complex mechanical problems and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime
· Managing the stock of spare parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring adequate supplies are available for maintenance and repair.
· Maintain Safety & Security Standards of the machinery, equipment, and infrastructures.
· Ensure that maintenance teams respect good HSE practices and clean their work areas at the end of each shift.
· Exemplary on the Wearing of Mandatory PPE (Safety Shoes, Gloves, Coverall + Red Helmet).
· Exemplary HSE Behaviour & Educational Attitude towards All Users of the Site.
· Ready to Intervene in the event of an Emergency.
· Preparing maintenance reports, work orders, and other necessary documentation.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
· Organisational & Time-Management Skills.
· Good Communication, Interpersonal & Leadership Skills.
· Problem-Solving Skills.
· Ability to Lead & Manage a Team.
· Ability to Train, Advise & Supervise Others in their Maintenance Duties.
· Knowledge
· Good English Proficiency (International Environment).
· Chief Engineer or relevant experience in Offshore / Marine / Oil& Gas Maintenance.
· Proficiency using Microsoft Office editing tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
· Proficiency in Planned Maintenance Software & Systems (PMS).
Skills Required
- Conduct routine and preventative mechanical maintenance and repairs
- Diagnose complex mechanical problems and implement solutions to minimize downtime
- Maintain and update Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
- Place and follow up on material requests; manage spare parts, tools, and equipment inventory
- Ensure continuous operation of yard machinery and readiness to intervene in emergencies
- Maintain safety, security standards, HSE practices, and enforce PPE usage
- Prepare maintenance reports, work orders, and documentation
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to lead and manage a team
- Ability to train, advise and supervise others in maintenance duties
- Problem-solving skills
- Good English proficiency (international environment)
- Chief Engineer or relevant experience in Offshore / Marine / Oil & Gas maintenance
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proficiency in Planned Maintenance Software & Systems (PMS)
What We Do
Dixstone provides integrated offshore solutions and services for the oil and gas industry, specializing in shipbuilding, conversion of rigs and vessels, drilling, and decommissioning. As an affiliate of the Perenco Group, it operates globally across 10 countries with a team of over 2,000 professionals, delivering engineering services and marine fleet management to optimize the entire energy value chain.
