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IONUT ENACHE

IONUT ENACHE

Dubai

Summary

Seasoned Naval Project Manager with 28 years of international experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore structures, and vessel conversion. Specialises in risk management, resource allocation, and change management to deliver projects effectively. Demonstrates strong leadership and negotiation skills to optimise scheduling and uphold quality standards in complex shipyard projects.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Naval Manager-Ship& Rigs Repair

Drydocks World Dubai
2022.08 - Current

Managed full-cycle drydocking and conversion projects, ensuring compliance and quality in a high-volume shipyard

  • Led steel, piping, machinery, electrical, and coating scopes in shipbuilding projects.
  • Coordinated with Class, owners, subcontractors, and production teams to align project objectives and enhance communication.
  • Delivered projects within schedule and cost targets.

Site Manager- Newbuilding

Romanian Shipyard
Constanta, Romania
2021.05 - 2022.04
  • Supervised subcontractors and workers, fostering a culture of safety and enhancing site productivity.
  • Conducted site inspections to identify and rectify potential issues, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Monitored compliance with Class regulations, maintaining standards on production sites.

Project Manager- Aluminium High-speed ferries

Austal Philippines-Cebu
Cebu, Philippines
2020.10 - 2021.04

Led fabrication and assembly of aluminium structures

Coordinated welding, outfitting, and QA/QC

Collaborated with Australian engineering teams to develop design specifications and streamline production processes.

Project Manager- Offshore & Newbuilding

GSP Shipyard
Constanta, Romania
2018.07 - 2020.10

Jack-up rig modifications, MODU-MOPU conversion, jackets, turrets, barge rectification

Managed offshore conversion and fabrication projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives

Oversaw steel, piping, mechanical, and electrical scopes to facilitate timely project execution

Ensured compliance with offshore certification and Class requirements

Technical Manager- Industrial and Marine Projects

Harris Pye Engineering
Constanta, Romania
2018.02 - 2018.06

Coordinated technical and engineering activities for industrial and marine retrofits, ensuring alignment with project specifications and client requirements.

Site Manager- Cruise Vessel HVAC Installation

STX Europe/ Aerius Marine
, France
2017.02 - 2018.02

Supervised HVAC fabrication and installation onboard cruise newbuilds

Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.

Project Manager- Ship Repair

Drydocks World Dubai
2011.07 - 2016.12

Handling projects as: VLCC, tankers, LNG/LPG, container, RO-RO, yachts, multipurpose, livestock

Managed repair and conversion projects from planning to commissioning

Coordinated steel, piping, machinery, coatings, and testing

Assistant Painting Manager- Newbuilding

HHIC- Phil Subic Shipyard
Olongapo, Philippines
2010.05 - 2011.03

Managed blasting, painting, and coating, activities for newbuild vessels

Owner Representative-Newbuilding

Se Tec Worldwide
, Scotland/ China/ Indonesia
2007.07 - 2009.03

Conducted hull, outfitting, and painting surveys for tankers and offshore vessels

Oversaw day-to-day operations, maintaining high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

Ship Repair Manager

Cape Midia Shipyard
Constanta, Romania
2005.01 - 2007.04

Oversaw repair projects for Navy vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, LPG, and tugboats.

Workshop Assistant Manager- Newbuilding

Constanta Shipyard
Constanta, Romania
1998.06 - 2004.06

Hull workshop, pipe workshop, and engineering roles

  • Coordinated movement of materials to work areas and assisted in loading production machinery to streamline operations.
  • Monitored and ensured compliance with industry standards and legal requirements, maintaining a safe and efficient workshop environment.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering

Master Degree in Welding Engineering
Ovidius University of Constanta
2012-01

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture

Ovidius University
Constanta, Romania
1998-01

Ovidius University

Skills

Risk management,

Resource allocation

Quality control

Technical skills

Scheduling negotiation

Decision making

Change management

Leadership

Certification

  • JOTUN Paint Courses- Survey Level Cnstanta, Romania (2007)
  • NDT Level II- Constanta, Romania ( 2007)

Timeline

Project Naval Manager-Ship& Rigs Repair

Drydocks World Dubai
2022.08 - Current

Site Manager- Newbuilding

Romanian Shipyard
2021.05 - 2022.04

Project Manager- Aluminium High-speed ferries

Austal Philippines-Cebu
2020.10 - 2021.04

Project Manager- Offshore & Newbuilding

GSP Shipyard
2018.07 - 2020.10

Technical Manager- Industrial and Marine Projects

Harris Pye Engineering
2018.02 - 2018.06

Site Manager- Cruise Vessel HVAC Installation

STX Europe/ Aerius Marine
2017.02 - 2018.02

Project Manager- Ship Repair

Drydocks World Dubai
2011.07 - 2016.12

Assistant Painting Manager- Newbuilding

HHIC- Phil Subic Shipyard
2010.05 - 2011.03

Owner Representative-Newbuilding

Se Tec Worldwide
2007.07 - 2009.03

Ship Repair Manager

Cape Midia Shipyard
2005.01 - 2007.04

Workshop Assistant Manager- Newbuilding

Constanta Shipyard
1998.06 - 2004.06

Master of Science - Engineering

Master Degree in Welding Engineering

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture

Ovidius University

Ovidius University
IONUT ENACHE