Chinese (Simplified) 
Chinese (Traditional) 
English 
French 
Alemão 
Italian 
Japanese 
Norwegian 
Spanish 
4 min read
0 comments
Construction of ships for Transpetro by Ecovix begins by September in Rio Grande and prioritizes workers from the region.
The Rio Grande Naval Hub is preparing for a new chapter in its history with the resumption of Ecovix works aimed at ship construction of the handy type for Transpetro, Petrobras' logistics arm. According to the company's operational director, Ricardo Ávila, work at the Rio Grande shipyard should begin by September of this year.
At the peak of the operation, it is estimated that up to 1.600 professionals will be employed, with a priority focus on hiring local labor, a factor that drives not only job creation, but the economic movement of the entire region.
Warm shipyard and valued community
Ecovix reaffirms its commitment to the city of Rio Grande by planning to hire a majority of local workers.
-
The ship that was bigger than an aircraft carrier: meet the Pioneering Spirit, the vessel that removes entire platforms from the seabed
-
The ship that became a bridge: meet the Blue Marlin, a colossus of the seas that carries oil platforms, submarines and entire cargo ships parading through the oceans weighing up to 75 thousand tons
-
With two 600-horsepower engines, the Port of Los Angeles will have its first electric tugboat
-
Port of Cabedelo is modernized with more than R$300 million in investments and starts operating with solar energy
Buy
“If we could choose, we would certainly choose 100% of the workforce for this project from here in the region. And I think that is what will happen,” said Ávila in an interview with Commerce Newspaper.
The projection is that the volume of admissions will increase between September and October, in line with the advancement of engineering and the mobilization of the project's infrastructure.
In addition to the direct creation of jobs, the executive highlights the multiplier effect on the local economy. “The city’s economy will turn, the money will stay here. This has always been the shipyard’s preference,” he emphasized, reinforcing the idea of sustainable and long-term development for the city.
Professional training is on the agenda
Although the preference is for local labor, Ecovix warns that some technical roles may require professionals with specific qualifications that are not yet available in the city.
To meet this demand, the company has already initiated dialogues with institutions such as Senai, Senac and government representatives.
Ávila also suggested the possibility of the federal government reactivating Prominp, an old qualification program that was crucial during the boom of the naval sector in the past.
“We are telling entities that can offer training to organize themselves. Perhaps the government will reestablish Prominp, which can help to further qualify the region’s workforce,” he noted.
Transpetro invests in training young people
In parallel with the construction work, Transpetro is also investing in the city's future. In partnership with the Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), the company launched a training program that will benefit 172 young people in situations of social vulnerability in April.
The courses will be taught by the Youth Community Center of the Sea (CCMar) and should be expanded to include 300 more students from May onwards.
Among the training options are the Shipbuilding and Nautical Education courses, lasting two years.
“Transpetro supports the education and development of the workforce that exists in the municipality of Rio Grande. This agreement will expand opportunities for insertion in the job market,” highlighted Jones Soares, the state-owned company’s Director of Maritime Transportation.
Perspective of continuity and stability
The construction project for the handy ships will initially last three years, but Ecovix expects to win new contracts over the period, extending activities at the shipyard and ensuring stability for locally trained workers.
“This is much better for everyone. We can keep jobs in the city for much longer and take advantage of the qualified workforce that we are going to train now,” Ávila pointed out, signaling a long-term vision for the company’s permanence in the Naval Hub.
Selection process and fraud prevention
For those who wish to work on Ecovix projects, the only official registration channel is the company's website: www.ecovix.com.
The platform gathers information about the selection process and serves as a database for future hiring. The director made a point of warning about rumors involving intermediaries in the city.
“There is no company or institution authorized by Ecovix to do this. People need to be careful not to be deceived,” warned Ávila.
Admissions will occur in progressive waves, depending on the progress of engineering and the infrastructure required for the effective start of naval production.
