Senior Engineer - Workshop, Cranes and Tools Room

The Senior Engineer Workshop, Cranes and Tools Room is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective management of the site maintenance workshop, lifting equipment, cranes, rigging gear, welding facilities, machine shop activities, and tools room operations. The role ensures that all workshop services, lifting equipment inspections, repair activities, fabrication works, and tool management processes support maintenance and operational objectives while complying with company safety, quality, and statutory requirements.

The position provides technical leadership for workshop personnel, crane and lifting equipment compliance, specialized maintenance support services, contractor coordination, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment availability, operational efficiency, and asset integrity throughout the operation.

• Lead and manage all workshop activities including mechanical repairs, fabrication, machining, welding, equipment refurbishment, and overhaul works.
• Ensure workshop resources, manpower, facilities, and equipment are effectively utilized to support maintenance requirements.
• Develop and implement workshop operating procedures, work standards, and best practices.
• Coordinate repair priorities with Maintenance Planning, Operations, and Reliability teams.
• Monitor workshop productivity, work quality, turnaround times, and resource utilization.
• Ensure workshop equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance workshop performance and efficiency.

• Manage inspection, testing, certification, maintenance, and compliance of all cranes, hoists, lifting equipment, lifting accessories, and rigging gear.
• Ensure all lifting equipment complies with company standards, OEM requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate third-party inspections, load testing, and certification activities.
• Maintain lifting equipment registers, inspection records, and certification documentation.
• Review and approve lifting plans and critical lift requirements as required.
• Investigate lifting equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and support for lifting operations across the site.

• Manage the operation of the tools room and ensure availability of specialized maintenance tools and equipment.
• Establish and maintain tool inventory management systems.
• Ensure proper control, storage, calibration, inspection, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Monitor tool utilization and implement measures to minimize loss and damage.
• Coordinate procurement and replacement of tools and workshop consumables.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within SAP or approved systems.

• Provide workshop support for planned maintenance, breakdown maintenance, shutdowns, and major projects.
• Coordinate refurbishment and repair activities for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Support field maintenance teams with technical solutions and workshop services.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
• Facilitate rapid turnaround of critical repairs to minimize operational downtime.

• Support maintenance shutdowns and major projects through workshop services, fabrication activities, and lifting equipment readiness.
• Coordinate manpower, tools, lifting equipment, and contractor support during shutdowns.
• Ensure workshop and crane resources are available to meet shutdown schedules.
• Participate in shutdown planning, execution reviews, and lessons learned activities.

• Manage workshop-related contractors and service providers.
• Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance, and quality of work.
• Review scopes of work, quotations, and technical proposals.
• Verify completed work and approve contractor service reports where applicable.
• Ensure contractor activities comply with company and site requirements.

• Develop and maintain KPIs for workshop, cranes, lifting equipment, and tools room performance.
• Monitor and report:
  Workshop Productivity, Equipment Repair Turnaround Time, Crane and Lifting Equipment Availability, Inspection and Certification Compliance, Tool Utilization and Inventory Accuracy, Safety Performance, Maintenance Cost Performance.