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Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine Jobs in Chennai & Tamil Nadu

Kattupalli shipyard, Kamarajar (Ennore) port, Chennai port and V.O. Chidambaranar port in Thoothukudi employ engineers in ship repair, marine fabrication, cargo handling and logistics.

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6positions

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Working in Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Employers in this sector hire for Project Engineer, Production Engineer, Quality Engineer, Logistics Supervisor, Planning Engineer, NDT Engineer. Candidates with experience in a similar plant or project, and who are open to working in Kattupalli or Ennore or Royapuram, are shortlisted fastest.

Positions we recruit for

Project Engineer

Ship Repair

1 openings →

Production Engineer

Marine Fabrication

4 openings →

Quality Engineer

Marine QA/QC

2 openings →

Logistics Supervisor

Port & Container Logistics

1 openings →

Planning Engineer

Dry-dock Planning

2 openings →

NDT Engineer

Hull Inspection

1 openings →

Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine openings by position

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ⓘThese openings show the roles Heron Consultancy recruits for. Vacancies change every week, so send your CV or write to hr@heronconsultancy.com and our consultants will confirm current openings that match your profile.

Project Engineer · 1

HC-PORTS-108Full-time

Project Engineer – Ship Repair

Client: a port terminal operator · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari
Experience: 5–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹6.2–10.4 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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Production Engineer · 4

HC-PORTS-101Full-time

Production Engineer – Marine Fabrication

Client: a port terminal operator · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Ennore, Chennai
Experience: 1–6 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.0–5.4 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. EEE

Role details

Plan and run shift production against daily targets
Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

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HC-PORTS-106Contract

Production Engineer – Marine Fabrication

Client: a port terminal operator · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Ponneri, Chennai
Experience: 1–5 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.0–4.5 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. EEE

Role details

Plan and run shift production against daily targets
Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

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HC-PORTS-110Full-time

Production Engineer – Marine Fabrication

Client: a shipyard · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi
Experience: 3–7 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.2–5.6 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. EEE

Role details

Plan and run shift production against daily targets
Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

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HC-PORTS-111Full-time

Production Engineer – Marine Fabrication

Client: a marine engineering contractor · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Ponneri, Tiruvallur
Experience: 1–3 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.0–4.9 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. EEE

Role details

Plan and run shift production against daily targets
Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

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Quality Engineer · 2

HC-PORTS-103Contract

Quality Engineer – Marine QA/QC

Client: a marine engineering contractor · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Royapuram, Chennai
Experience: 2–4 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.7–6.4 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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HC-PORTS-105Full-time

Quality Engineer – Marine QA/QC

Client: a port terminal operator · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Kattupalli, Chennai
Experience: 6–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.9–8.6 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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Logistics Supervisor · 1

HC-PORTS-102Full-time

Logistics Supervisor – Port & Container Logistics

Client: a marine engineering contractor · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Royapuram, Chennai
Experience: 7–9 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.3–5.8 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Plan inbound and outbound dispatches with transporters
Prepare invoices, e-way bills and dispatch documents
Track vehicles and resolve delivery delays
Coordinate container, port and CHA activities for exports
Control freight cost and transporter performance

Skills: E-way bill & GST documentation · Transport coordination · Export documentation (advantage) · ERP dispatch modules

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Planning Engineer · 2

HC-PORTS-107Contract

Planning Engineer – Dry-dock Planning

Client: a marine engineering contractor · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Colachel, Kanniyakumari
Experience: 9–11 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹9.4–13.0 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Develop baseline schedules with WBS, resources and logic
Update progress, earned value and S-curves
Raise early warnings on delays and recovery plans
Prepare look-ahead plans and daily/weekly reports
Support claims and extension-of-time documentation

Skills: Primavera P6 · MS Project · Earned value & S-curves · MS Excel & Power BI

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HC-PORTS-109Full-time

Planning Engineer – Dry-dock Planning

Client: a marine engineering contractor · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Panangudi, Nagapattinam
Experience: 9–12 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹9.4–11.8 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Develop baseline schedules with WBS, resources and logic
Update progress, earned value and S-curves
Raise early warnings on delays and recovery plans
Prepare look-ahead plans and daily/weekly reports
Support claims and extension-of-time documentation

Skills: Primavera P6 · MS Project · Earned value & S-curves · MS Excel & Power BI

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NDT Engineer · 1

HC-PORTS-104Full-time

NDT Engineer – Hull Inspection

Client: a marine engineering contractor · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Kattupalli, Chennai
Experience: 7–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹6.4–8.4 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Perform UT, RT, MPT and DPT as per approved procedures
Interpret radiographs and prepare NDT reports
Witness inspections with clients and third-party inspectors
Maintain NDT equipment, calibration blocks and records
Follow radiation safety rules (AERB) at site and shop

Skills: ASNT Level II (UT/RT/MT/PT) · PAUT / TOFD (advantage) · ASME Sec V & IX · AERB radiation safety

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Frequently asked questions

Which positions are open in Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine?

We recruit Project Engineer, Production Engineer, Quality Engineer, Logistics Supervisor, Planning Engineer, NDT Engineer.

Where are Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine jobs located in Tamil Nadu?

The main hubs are Kattupalli, Ennore, Royapuram, Thoothukudi, with openings in 8 locations on our site.

Do I need industry experience to apply?

It helps, but many employers accept engineers from related industries with transferable skills. Mention any similar plant or project experience clearly in your CV.

How do I apply?

Click 'Apply for this role' on any opening, or email your CV to hr@heronconsultancy.com.