Overview
Workshop Manager Jobs in Ras Laffan, Al Khor and Al Thakhira, Qatar at Almuftah Projects and Industrial Services (AMPIS)
Title: Workshop Manager
Company: Almuftah Projects and Industrial Services (AMPIS)
Location: Ras Laffan, Al Khor and Al Thakhira, Qatar
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of an industrial workshop, ensuring efficient production, maintenance, manpower utilization, quality, safety, and timely completion of workshop activities. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in fabrication, mechanical works, piping, equipment maintenance, and workshop management, preferably within the Oil & Gas, EPC, or industrial sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise all daily workshop activities, including fabrication, Mechanical, piping, welding, assembly, and repair works.
- Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, tools, and materials according to project requirements.
- Monitor workshop production schedules and ensure timely completion of assigned works.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement, and Stores teams.
- Review drawings, specifications, work orders, and project requirements before commencing workshop activities.
- Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of workshop machinery, equipment, tools, and facilities.
- Monitor fabrication and assembly activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Ensure all workshop activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections, testing, documentation, and final acceptance.
- Ensure strict compliance with company HSE policies and applicable Oil & Gas safety standards.
- Conduct toolbox meetings and ensure workers follow safe working practices and PPE requirements.
- Monitor productivity, manpower performance, material consumption, and workshop costs.
- Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Coordinate material requirements with the Stores and Procurement departments.
- Maintain proper records of production, manpower, equipment utilization, material usage, and workshop progress.
- Prepare regular progress reports and provide updates to management.
- Supervise and develop workshop supervisors, foremen, technicians, welders, fabricators, fitters, and other personnel.
- Ensure preventive maintenance of workshop machinery and equipment is carried out as scheduled.
- Support project execution teams during mobilization, fabrication, installation, shutdown, and maintenance activities as required.
- Ensure compliance with applicable ASME, API, AWS, ISO, and client/project standards, where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant workshop experience.
- Previous GCC experience is mandatory, preferably in Qatar.
- Strong knowledge of workshop planning, fabrication processes, manpower management, and equipment utilization.
- Good understanding of QA/QC and HSE requirements in industrial and Oil & Gas environments.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, specifications, and project documents.
- Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and relevant workshop/project management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and meet strict project deadlines.