Senior Steel Fabrication Manager

• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day fabrication operations across multiple projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Oversee material planning, cutting lists, and job allocation to fabrication teams.
• Monitor production timelines, productivity, and quality control.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations (SHEQ).
• Lead and mentor a team of supervisors, boilermakers, welders, and general workers.
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to align production with project goals.
• Develop and maintain fabrication schedules and progress reports.
• Implement and improve fabrication processes and techniques to enhance efficiency.
• Manage workshop equipment, tools, maintenance schedules, and overall asset care.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, ASME, or other relevant fabrication standards.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and root cause analysis for defects or rework.
• Control consumables, costs, overtime, and budgets within the fabrication department.

• Strong technical knowledge of steel fabrication, welding processes, and heavy structural work.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and P&IDs.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of fabrication codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, SANS).
• Hands-on and decisive management style, capable of working in high-pressure environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office, fabrication tracking software, and project reporting.

• Minimum 10+ years experience in fabrication, with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Trade tested Boilermaker / Fitter / Welder with relevant post-trade experience.
• N6, National Diploma, or BTech in Mechanical Engineering (advantageous).
• Proven experience managing fabrication in structural steel, piping, tanks, pressure vessels, or industrial plants.
• Valid drivers license and own transport.

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