Workshop Supervisor; Turbomachinery

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Workshop Supervisor to join our growing team in Abu Dhabi. This is a pivotal new hire designed to support the operational needs and strategic expansion of our brand-new facility located in the KEZAD Free Zone
. In this role, you will oversee the repair and maintenance of high-specification turbo machinery rotating equipment, including steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and pumps
. As a key leader on the shop floor, you will ensure that our mechanical manufacturing and service operations maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Team Management & Leadership:
  Direct supervision of shop floor technicians, ensuring productivity and morale; conduct performance monitoring and end-of-year appraisals; identify and execute skills-based training requirements; allocate work based on individual skill sets and manage overtime or shift changes to meet fluctuating production demands; resolve conflicts and technical challenges as they arise.
• Operational Oversight & Production Control:
  Act as primary liaison between the Workshop and the Engineering department; manage schedules to respect timing and priorities dictated by repair schedules to achieve delivery targets; oversee the completion of work instruction books; ensure operations are signed, dated, and returned on time; ensure quality procedures are followed.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):
  Ensure personnel operate within health and safety procedures; report and participate in investigations of accidents or incidents; maintain a tidy, controlled workshop environment to uphold the company’s reputation.

• Technical Expertise:
  Extensive experience in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of rotating equipment (specifically steam turbines and centrifugal compressors).
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Supervisory experience equivalent to Shop Supervisor I/II with the ability to manage diverse technical teams.
• Documentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong attention to detail regarding quality records, work instructions, and production sign-offs.
• Communication:
  Excellent interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between technical staff and management.
• Commitment to Safety: A "safety-first" mindset with experience in implementing H&S protocols and maintaining workshop cleanliness (5S).
• Availability:
  Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) in the KEZAD/Abu Dhabi area, with flexibility to manage overtime as required by production needs.

This is a full-time, on-site permanent position based out of our Repair Facility in KEZAD Free Zone, Abu Dhabi.