Job Title:  Senior Engineer Painting & Blasting

Job Summary

The Head of Department plays a critical leadership role in planning, executing, and overseeing sandblasting and coating activities to ensure alignment with project schedules and quality standards. This role is responsible for meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality outputs through routine inspections and operational oversight. Key responsibilities include leading, developing, and motivating a team of 15 employees, while effectively delegating key tasks such as inspection processes, equipment and consumable availability, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role also requires maintaining proactive and clear communication with internal departments, project managers, workshops, and upper management to ensure coordination and workflow efficiency. In addition to operational management, the Head of Department is expected to drive continuous improvement initiatives by refining SOPs, applying root cause analysis and incorporating lessons learned to achieve sustainable long-term performance improvements. To succeed in this role, the candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, assertiveness, and exceptional communication skills.

Job Description

• Reports directly to the Workshop Division Manager and provides regular updates on workshop performance, issues, and improvement initiatives.

• Proactively coordinates with other divisions, workshops, and project managers to ensure seamless execution of projects and alignment of priorities.

• Leads and organizes the daily operations of the Painting and Blasting Workshop, ensuring that resources are efficiently allocated and activities are well-planned and executed.

• Responsible for workforce planning, including scheduling, task allocation, staff motivation, and performance development of a 15-member team.

• Ensures that all relevant SOPs are in place, strictly followed, regularly reviewed, and continuously improved to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Oversees the availability and operational readiness of all workshop equipment and consumables to prevent downtime and support uninterrupted workflow.

• Conducts regular inspections to ensure all blasting and coating activities meet required quality standards and are completed within the assigned deadlines.

• Ensures full compliance with MMS-HSE requirements through active monitoring, inspection, and promotion of a safety-first culture within the team.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements of HND in Engineering or any related field.
• Certification as a Coating Inspector Level 3 according to BGAS, NACE, FROSIO, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry, Marine Industry, or a comparable field.
• Minimum of 10 years of management experience overseeing up to 20 employees.
• Must be citizenship or permanent resident of Brunei Darussalam.