Technical Assistant (Ship building Industry)

Technical Assistant (Ship building Industry)

10 Oct 2026

Full-time

Kochi

₹20,000 - ₹25,000

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The Role

The Technical Assistant – Vessel Maintenance will be responsible for supporting the Technical and Maintenance team in managing vessel-wise technical records, monitoring maintenance activities, coordinating repair and drydocking requirements, and ensuring timely completion of technical and survey-related works. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of relevant experience in the shipbuilding, ship repair, vessel maintenance, or marine engineering industry, along with a B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The candidate should have a good understanding of technical maintenance activities, strong documentation and coordination skills, and good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel.

What we are looking for:

- B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, vessel maintenance, or marine engineering
- Experience in marine/shipyard operations is preferred
- Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel
- Basic to positive understanding of mechanical/electrical maintenance activities
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, equipment manuals, datasheets, and specifications
- Good technical documentation and reporting skills
- Strong follow-up and coordination skills
- Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records




- Good communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to work in a shipyard/vessel maintenance environment
- Freshers are not preferred for this position

Responsibilities:

- Maintain and update vessel-wise technical and maintenance records, including preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), breakdowns, and service reports
- Monitor maintenance trackers, pending jobs, work completion status, and timely closure of technical works
- Follow up on IRS/Class survey observations and comments and coordinate with relevant teams for timely closure
- Assist in preparing and finalizing drydocking scope of work in coordination with technicians, engineers, and vessel crew
- Identify required materials, spares, and equipment for drydocking and maintenance activities
- Coordinate with the Procurement team and follow up to ensure timely availability of required materials and spares
- Coordinate with technicians, engineers, vessel crew, contractors, and vendors to collect technical information and required documentation
- Collect, organize, and maintain service reports, inspection reports, test reports, photographs, certificates, and other technical documents




- Prepare vessel-wise spare parts lists and documentation required for handover and maintenance activities
- Prepare material requirement lists, technical reports, maintenance summaries, and MIS reports
- Maintain equipment records, certificates, inspection documents, and maintenance history
- Support the Technical and Maintenance team in day-to-day coordination and follow-up of vessel repair and maintenance activities
- Ensure proper filing and easy retrieval of vessel-wise technical documents and records

Required Skills & Expertise:

- Vessel maintenance and technical documentation
- Preventive and corrective maintenance tracking
- Drydocking coordination and maintenance planning
- IRS/Class survey documentation and follow-up
- MS Office, especially MS Excel
- Technical drawings, equipment manuals, datasheets, and specifications
- Material requirement identification and spare parts management
- Technical reporting and MIS preparation
- Maintenance records and certificate management
- Strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Job Details:

- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Experience: 1–2 years
- Work Location: Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala
- Work Mode: In person

Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 per month (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Leave encashment

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