Ecovix To Build Ships For Transpetro In Rio Grande, Expecting Peak Of 1,600 Jobs And Prioritizing Local Workforce

Written by Sara Aquino

Published on 17/04/2025 at 23:44

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Shipbuilding for Transpetro by Ecovix Starts by September in Rio Grande and Prioritizes Local Workers.

The Naval Hub of Rio Grande is preparing for a new chapter in its history with the resumption of Ecovix’s work aimed at shipbuilding of handy type vessels for Transpetro, the logistics arm of Petrobras. According to the company’s operational director, Ricardo Ávila, work at the Rio Grande shipyard is expected to start by September this year.

At the peak of operations, 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 also the economic activity of the entire region.

Heated Shipyard and Valued Community

Ecovix reaffirms its commitment to the city of Rio Grande by planning the majority hiring of local workers.

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Professional Training Comes to the Fore

Although the preference is for local labor, Ecovix warns that some technical functions may require professionals with specific qualifications that are currently unavailable in the city.

To meet this demand, the company has already initiated talks with institutions such as Senai, Senac, and public power representatives.

Ávila also suggested the possibility of the federal government reactivating Prominp, an old qualification program that was crucial during the peak of the naval sector in the past.

“We are telling entities that can offer training to organize themselves. Perhaps the government will restore Prominp, which can help further qualify the local workforce,” he noted.

Transpetro Invests in Young People Training

Alongside the works, Transpetro is also investing in the future of the city. In partnership with the Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), the company launched a qualification program that will benefit 172 young people in situations of social vulnerability in April.

The courses will be taught by the Young People’s Meeting Center of the Sea (CCMar) and are expected to be expanded to another 300 students starting in May.

Among the training options are the courses in Naval Construction and Nautical Education, lasting two years.

“Transpetro supports education and the development of the workforce that exists in the municipality of Rio Grande. This agreement will expand opportunities for market insertion,” emphasized Jones Soares, Maritime Transport Director of the state-owned company.

Prospects for Continuity and Stability

The project for building handy vessels has an initial duration of three years, but Ecovix expects to secure new contracts over this period, extending activities at the shipyard and ensuring stability for locally trained workers.

“This is much better for everyone. We keep jobs in the city for much longer and take advantage of the qualified labor 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’s projects, the only official application 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 sure to warn 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,” Ávila warned.

Hiring will occur in progressive waves, as engineering and the necessary infrastructure advance for the effective start of naval production.

Ecovix To Build Ships For Transpetro In Rio Grande, Expecting Peak Of 1,600 Jobs And Prioritizing Local Workforce

Shipbuilding for Transpetro by Ecovix Starts by September in Rio Grande and Prioritizes Local Workers.

Heated Shipyard and Valued Community

Professional Training Comes to the Fore

Transpetro Invests in Young People Training

Prospects for Continuity and Stability

Selection Process and Fraud Prevention

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Ecovix To Build Ships For Transpetro In Rio Grande, Expecting Peak Of 1,600 Jobs And Prioritizing Local Workforce

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