Title: Ship Repair Superintendent
Shift: First Shift | Monday – Friday (Additional hours as needed based on vessel schedules)
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 plus bonus potential, dependent on experience
Ship Repair Superintendent Role:
The Ship Repair Superintendent is responsible for the successful execution of repair contracts, providing direct oversight to ensure all projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. This role exists to bridge the gap between client specifications and shipyard execution, resolving technical concerns to deliver high-quality vessel repairs.
Ship Repair Superintendent Responsibilities:
- Direct all repair department production craft activities to ensure operational efficiency
- Coordinate and share labor resources effectively with the New Construction Department
- Manage contract activities with the customer, including the development and approval of change orders
- Oversee assigned project personnel, budgets, schedules, and labor hour forecasting
- Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with technical specifications and client requirements
- Supervise welding, machinery installation, electrical, and auxiliary system repairs
- Manage outfitting, commissioning, sea trials, and the final delivery of assigned vessels
- Track vendor performance and purchasing requirements to maintain project timelines
- Collaborate with the General Manager and Project Managers to mitigate financial and operational risks
- Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner according to shipyard safety standards
- Supervise off-site work aboard tugs or other vessels when required by the project scope
- Conduct daily inspections of work sites to verify quality and progress
Ship Repair Superintendent Reporting Relationships:
The Ship Repair Superintendent reports directly to the Shipyard General Manager and oversees all assigned project personnel and subcontractors.
About You:
- Possess extensive experience in shipyard repair operations and project management
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of ABS and USCG Rules and Regulations
- Maintain professional relationships with classification societies such as ABS, Lloyds, DNV, and BV
- Exhibit the ability to interpret complex blueprints, technical manuals, and vessel specifications
- Display strong financial acumen regarding budgeting, invoicing, and labor forecasting
- Communicate effectively with customers to negotiate change orders and project milestones
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines
- Possess the physical stamina to climb ladders and navigate vessel compartments daily
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Commit to maintaining a safe work environment for all craft personnel
Next Steps:
If you are a detail-oriented leader and a technical expert in maritime repair, we would like to hear from you.
Additional Information:
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
- Physical Demands: Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds, constantly climb stairs and ladders, and bend, twist, kneel, and reach on a daily basis.
- Working Conditions: This position requires the ability to endure noise, fumes, dust, and inclement weather. Candidates must be fit for a respirator and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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