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Hanwha Ocean has newly introduced a master craftsman system that provides the highest level of courtesy in the industry to the top engineers in production, and has selected two first master craftsmen.
Hanwha Ocean plans to enhance the social status of skilled technicians by selecting master craftsmen and solidify the world's best shipbuilding technology competitiveness with a differentiated system that encompasses reward-honor-growth.
Hanwha Ocean held the 'Hanwha Ocean's 1st Master Appointment Ceremony' in Belvedere, Geoje on the evening of the 25th. The two masters appointed on this day are Jo Su-yeon (Sangseon Business Department) and Park Soon-bok (Special Ship Business Department). The family of the master was also invited to the appointment ceremony to share the start of a "culture in which field engineers are respected."
Jo Su-yeon, the origin of the 2nd team, joined the company in 1996 and developed 8 process improvements, including the development of Moorail vertical and horizontal EGW (electric gas welding) welding devices, and holds 2 related patents. Cho Ki-won's murale welding device was included in Korea's top 10 mechanical technologies of the year selected by the Korea Federation of Machinery and Technology Organizations in 2024.
Park Soon-bok, the special ship team who joined the company in 1989, improved six processes, including the development of an automatic curved loom that improved productivity by 50% and the application of special wire welding automation technology. In addition, it has greatly contributed to preventing accidents and reducing the intensity of workers' work by improving 13 working conditions.
The Hanwha Ocean master will receive step-by-step compensation and support. When selecting a master for the first time, a reward of 10 million won will be paid and additional incentives will be received according to performance evaluation. In addition, the company provides "Purple Royal" safety helmets, private offices, and personal business vehicles, which symbolize honor as a master, to help top technical talent demonstrate their capabilities in the best environment. After the end of the term, the copper plate, which recorded performance and contribution, is registered in the company's "Honor Hall of Fame." After retirement, it will also provide an opportunity to work as a technical guidance instructor to help know-how continue to be transmitted. Such compensation is the highest level of courtesy in the same industry.
At the appointment ceremony, Jo Su-yeon said, "Thank you for giving me the great honor of being the first master," adding, "As the company has shown trust, we will work harder to create a more competitive company in return."
Park Soon-bok also expressed his ambition, saying, "I will not stop trying to develop myself by passing on know-how to juniors in line with the name of the master."
The two masters, who will be officially active from the 3rd of next month, will play the role of a 'field technical leader' who leads the change, not just a skilled person. The term of office is up to two years. They plan to carry out tasks such as accident prevention, standard workbook revision, quality and delivery reliability, productivity and cost improvement, and junior mentoring. Through this, Hanwha Ocean plans to convert the master's know-how into assets that can be passed on to junior employees.
An official from Hanwha Ocean who spoke with this newspaper by phone said, "Hanwha Ocean operates a separate 'Tech Level (TL) system'. The plan is to divide the technical skills of production workers into five stages and grow them," he said.
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