Senior Shipbuilding Engineer – Cold & Cool Room

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 7+ Years

Industry: Shipbuilding / Ship Repair / Marine Engineering

Location: Kochi, Kerala

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Shipbuilding Engineer with solid experience in shipbuilding/ship repair and cold room/cool room systems. The candidate will be responsible for engineering, installation, inspection, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supervision of marine refrigeration and cold/cool room systems onboard vessels.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of shipbuilding practices, marine HVAC/refrigeration systems, cold rooms, chilled rooms, insulation, piping, equipment installation, and commissioning, along with the ability to coordinate with production, electrical, mechanical, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, supervise, and execute shipbuilding and ship repair engineering activities related to cold rooms, cool rooms, and refrigeration systems.
- Handle installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of marine refrigeration and cold room systems.
- Review and interpret GA drawings, equipment layouts, piping drawings, HVAC/refrigeration drawings, and technical specifications.
- Supervise installation of refrigeration equipment, compressors, condensers, evaporators, cooling units, piping, valves, insulation, and associated systems.
- Ensure proper installation and insulation of cold/cool room panels, doors, flooring, ceilings, and refrigeration lines.
- Coordinate with shipyard production, mechanical, electrical, piping, HVAC, and outfitting teams.
- Monitor work progress, manpower, materials, equipment, and site requirements.
- Conduct inspections and ensure work is completed according to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and shipyard requirements.
- Identify and resolve technical issues related to refrigeration, cooling, piping, insulation, and equipment installation.
- Support testing, commissioning, pressure testing,



leak testing, performance testing, and trial runs of refrigeration/cold room systems.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, classification societies, subcontractors, and vendors when required.
- Prepare progress reports, inspection reports, material requirements, and technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, marine standards, and shipyard procedures.
- Provide technical guidance to engineers, supervisors, technicians, and workers involved in shipbuilding and refrigeration works.

Required Qualifications
- B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, or related field.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine engineering, or shipyard projects.
- Mandatory experience in both shipbuilding/ship repair and cold room/cool room/refrigeration systems.
- Strong knowledge of marine refrigeration, HVAC, cooling systems, piping, insulation, and equipment installation.
- Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Good knowledge of shipyard work practices, marine outfitting, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Strong supervision, coordination, problem-solving, and team management skills.
- Willingness to work at shipyards/project locations as required.

Preferred Experience

Experience with

- Marine cold rooms and freezer rooms
- Provision rooms / food storage refrigeration systems
- Chilled rooms and refrigeration plants
- Compressors, condensers, evaporators and cooling units
- Refrigerant piping and insulation
- Cold room panel installation
- HVAC and ventilation systems onboard vessels
- Shipbuilding and ship repair projects
- Testing and commissioning of marine refrigeration systems

Key Skills Shipbuilding | Ship Repair | Marine Engineering | Cold Room | Cool Room | Refrigeration | Marine HVAC | Piping | Insulation | Installation | Testing & Commissioning | Shipyard Operations | Technical Supervision

Salary

Salary will be based on experience and expertise.

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Shipbuilding Engineer – Cold & Cool Room (Kolkata)
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