Ship Maintenance Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine support company is seeking Supervisors for their Fire Watch Tank Watch Program. This role involves overseeing personnel, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and requires significant experience in handling repair operations onboard U.S. Navy ships. An active security clearance is essential for this 1-year contract position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a supervisor in repair and maintenance on U.S. Navy ships.
• Active DoD CONFIDENTIAL Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Fire Watch and Tank Watch personnel during shipboard operations.
• Enforce compliance with safety regulations and conduct hazard analyses.
• Maintain records and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Supervision

Fire Safety

Industrial Safety

Education

High school diploma or related trade school

Job description

Job Description

Here at Global, a 1st Flagship Company (www.globalfirstflagship.com), a woman-owned small business, we are committed to Individual Accountability, Growth, Integrity, and Respect. As a leader in Marine Support Services and Emergency Management, we have proudly supported the Department of the Navy since 1964, managing, operating, and maintaining the U.S. Navy fleet in locations such as Philadelphia, Bremerton, California, and Hawaii.

We are seeking a highly motivated Supervisors to lead our Fire Watch Tank Watch Program in direct support of the U.S. Navy's ship repair and maintenance operations. The Supervisors will oversee fire watch and tank watch personnel across shipyards, ensure strict adherence to Navy safety protocols, and serve as the primary liaison between company leadership and naval shipyard officials. If you thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical environments and have a strong background in ship repair, industrial safety, or defense contracting-this opportunity is for you.

**This is for a potential 1-year contract**

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervise day-to-day activities of Fire Watch and Tank Watch personnel during shipboard hot work, confined space entry, and related repair efforts.
• Assign watch personnel to specific jobs, monitor performance, and ensure proper coverage per contract and safety requirements.
• Enforce compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA safety regulations, and company policies related to hot work and confined space safety.
• Conduct pre-task briefings and job hazard analyses for assigned watch teams.
• Ensure all personnel are properly trained, equipped, and prepared to respond to fire-related or confined space emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records, including watch logs, fire safety documentation, and confined space entry permits.
• Coordinate with program/project manager to meet operational schedules and resolve any issues.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or non-compliance immediately and take corrective actions as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a supervisor in repair and maintenance efforts onboard U.S. Navy ships in a related trade skill (e.g., marine repair, welding, fire safety, or confined space operations)
• High school diploma and/or successful completion of a related trade or industrial school
• US Citizenship and an Active DoD CONFIDENTIAL Security Clearance required.

Global, a 1st Flagship Company is an E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , expression, , status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with .

As a federal contractor all employment offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.