Work Preparator mechanical

DOCUMENT NUMBER Rev. 

1.POSITION DETAILS 

Job Title Work Preparator, Mechanical Date proposed / Revised 18-Jun-25 

Function MRO (Zone A) Location RAK - KSA 

Department Production Overtime Eligibility - 

Division Mechanical Job Code -

Reports to Senior Superintendent, 

Mechanical Work Preparation Job Grade Code 8 

No. of direct reports N/A - - 

2. JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE 

Summary of the main purpose of the job as the basic function and scope of the job in terms of organization, geographic 

areas supported, financial or other volume/size metrics, strategic impact and nature of supervision received or exercised 

related to the job in a descriptive manner

The role holder is responsible for work preparation activities related to mechanical, machining and R&P work. 

which includes identifying the scope of work, quantifying it, including the repair of mechanical components 

such as valves, pumps, machinery deck equipment, mooring equipment, M/E and A/E, R&P, manhours 

breakdowns, total duration of repair, receiving client signatures on proposed drawings, preparing the 

materials list, making the required requisitions, following up with the work in progress and closure of the work 

and related documentation. 

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Areas of Accountabilities (list up to 10 prime activities) 

(Describe concisely each principal work activity listed in logical order normally the list with include the most important duty

first indicating important decision and recommendations made if applicable; start sentences with action verbs first)

 Adhere to, reinforce, and promote IMI Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Policies. 

 Make detailed evaluations of repair specifications, itemizing man-hour requirements, total duration of 

repair, preparing the BOM, and where necessary requisitioning of materials (PRs), Inter-trade 

involvements, direct purchases. 

 Issue internal requests and follow up the progress of such assistance. 

 Responsible for submission in time of proposals/drawings for approval prior to commencing the work. 

 Prepare drawings/sketches as per the identified scope of work, receive client signatures for the same 

and distribute as required. 

 Liaise with Ops project controls for information required/submittal 

 Assist in bid support as and when required 

 Prepare material lists necessary for execution of the jobs, assure availability of the materials either 

from Warehouse or by direct purchase 

 Prepare detailed job sheets for supervisors, records progress daily. 

 Prepare final work description including all supplies and man-hours used for approval by Senior 

Superintendent. 

 Update the vessels files for Mechanical, Machining and R&P repairs. Capture all actual as fitted 

mechanical stuff at the end of repair to be compared with initial SOW for commercial purposes. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Form No.: IMI00000-HRM-QF-IMS-0-0001

Rev.: 1 

Date: Apr-21 

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 Prepare the work completion reports/certificates at the end of the repair. 

 Responsible for closing on time without any delays all relevant GRNs and SRNs for proper cost 

capturing of the projects affecting the gross margins calculation. 

 Prepare the detailed scope of work, work packages, specifications in case of work outsourcing to 

external parties. 

 Liaise with the engineering team as needed. 

 Optimize the material usage based on BOM and minimize the material waste. 

 Ensure of the most efficient work preparation always keeping in mind the cost cutting and time saving. 

 Provide estimated man-hours details and progress of all jobs to Production Planning Units twice a 

week. 

 Attend daily meetings on board with Owner's Representatives and Project Managers to follow up the 

progress of the work. 

 Develop work descriptions. 

 Perform other relevant tasks as directed by reporting management 

4. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

Education  Degree or Diploma in relevant Mechanical engineering discipline 

relative with the required extensive experience. 

Professional Qualifications 

(Certifications & Accreditations) 

 Proven experience of performing mechanical work preparation 

within a Ship Repair and Rig Repair establishment at 

same/equivalent level. 

 Shipyard Industry/Marine related professional qualifications or 

relevant time served. 

Competencies 

(Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

 Real and in-depth knowledge of production processes in a shipyard 

environment in ship and rig repairs. 

 QC/QA, Documentation management 

 Assessing resource requirements 

 Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS suite, AutoCAD). 

 Sound understanding of Engineering drawings and mechanical 

clearances and tolerances. 

 Shops drawings preparation and issuance. 

 Sound knowledge on tools/equipment, measuring instruments, and 

consumables and material grades 

 Overhauling working methods and processes including machining. 

 In depth knowledge of ISO standards, classification, API rules and 

regulations and other regulatory requirements. 

 Physically fit and able to work in extreme climatic conditions. 

Experience  At least 3 years’ experience for degree holders and 11 years’ 

experience for diploma holders in the mechanical production in 

shipyard environment in particular ship/rig repairs. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Form No.: IMI00000-HRM-QF-IMS-0-0001

Rev.: 1 

Date: Apr-21 

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Languages  Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in the English 

Language. 

5. WORKING RELATIONS 

Internal Interactions  All production and project departments 

 Others as required 

External Interactions 

 Class 

 Client 

 Vendors/Subcons/OEM’s

DOCUMENT NUMBER Rev. 

1.POSITION DETAILS 

Job Title Work Preparator, Mechanical Date proposed / Revised 18-Jun-25 

Function MRO (Zone A) Location RAK - KSA 

Department Production Overtime Eligibility - 

Division Mechanical Job Code -

Reports to Senior Superintendent, 

Mechanical Work Preparation Job Grade Code 8 

No. of direct reports N/A - - 

2. JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE 

Summary of the main purpose of the job as the basic function and scope of the job in terms of organization, geographic 

areas supported, financial or other volume/size metrics, strategic impact and nature of supervision received or exercised 

related to the job in a descriptive manner

The role holder is responsible for work preparation activities related to mechanical, machining and R&P work. 

which includes identifying the scope of work, quantifying it, including the repair of mechanical components 

such as valves, pumps, machinery deck equipment, mooring equipment, M/E and A/E, R&P, manhours 

breakdowns, total duration of repair, receiving client signatures on proposed drawings, preparing the 

materials list, making the required requisitions, following up with the work in progress and closure of the work 

and related documentation. 

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Areas of Accountabilities (list up to 10 prime activities) 

(Describe concisely each principal work activity listed in logical order normally the list with include the most important duty

first indicating important decision and recommendations made if applicable; start sentences with action verbs first)

 Adhere to, reinforce, and promote IMI Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Policies. 

 Make detailed evaluations of repair specifications, itemizing man-hour requirements, total duration of 

repair, preparing the BOM, and where necessary requisitioning of materials (PRs), Inter-trade 

involvements, direct purchases. 

 Issue internal requests and follow up the progress of such assistance. 

 Responsible for submission in time of proposals/drawings for approval prior to commencing the work. 

 Prepare drawings/sketches as per the identified scope of work, receive client signatures for the same 

and distribute as required. 

 Liaise with Ops project controls for information required/submittal 

 Assist in bid support as and when required 

 Prepare material lists necessary for execution of the jobs, assure availability of the materials either 

from Warehouse or by direct purchase 

 Prepare detailed job sheets for supervisors, records progress daily. 

 Prepare final work description including all supplies and man-hours used for approval by Senior 

Superintendent. 

 Update the vessels files for Mechanical, Machining and R&P repairs. Capture all actual as fitted 

mechanical stuff at the end of repair to be compared with initial SOW for commercial purposes. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Form No.: IMI00000-HRM-QF-IMS-0-0001

Rev.: 1 

Date: Apr-21 

Page 2 of 3

 Prepare the work completion reports/certificates at the end of the repair. 

 Responsible for closing on time without any delays all relevant GRNs and SRNs for proper cost 

capturing of the projects affecting the gross margins calculation. 

 Prepare the detailed scope of work, work packages, specifications in case of work outsourcing to 

external parties. 

 Liaise with the engineering team as needed. 

 Optimize the material usage based on BOM and minimize the material waste. 

 Ensure of the most efficient work preparation always keeping in mind the cost cutting and time saving. 

 Provide estimated man-hours details and progress of all jobs to Production Planning Units twice a 

week. 

 Attend daily meetings on board with Owner's Representatives and Project Managers to follow up the 

progress of the work. 

 Develop work descriptions. 

 Perform other relevant tasks as directed by reporting management 

4. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

Education  Degree or Diploma in relevant Mechanical engineering discipline 

relative with the required extensive experience. 

Professional Qualifications 

(Certifications & Accreditations) 

 Proven experience of performing mechanical work preparation 

within a Ship Repair and Rig Repair establishment at 

same/equivalent level. 

 Shipyard Industry/Marine related professional qualifications or 

relevant time served. 

Competencies 

(Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

 Real and in-depth knowledge of production processes in a shipyard 

environment in ship and rig repairs. 

 QC/QA, Documentation management 

 Assessing resource requirements 

 Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS suite, AutoCAD). 

 Sound understanding of Engineering drawings and mechanical 

clearances and tolerances. 

 Shops drawings preparation and issuance. 

 Sound knowledge on tools/equipment, measuring instruments, and 

consumables