Craft Mechanic Supervisor

seventh-dimension; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime services company is seeking a Craft Mechanic Supervisor to oversee maintenance of naval support craft. Responsibilities include planning maintenance, supervising craft mechanics, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and ability to obtain a security clearance. This full-time position is based in Virginia Beach, VA, and offers a dynamic working environment supporting naval operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years performing and supervising small craft or marine vessel maintenance.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in managing maritime maintenance personnel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Craft Mechanics supporting NSW maritime assets.
• Plan and prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance actions.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Government representatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of propulsion systems

Maintenance documentation proficiency

Job description

Position: Craft Mechanic Supervisor

Type: Full-time

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Travel: None

Contingent Upon Award

Position Summary

The Craft Mechanic Supervisor oversees all maritime maintenance activities supporting Naval Special Warfare surface support craft, small boats, jet skis, and associated systems. This role plans, directs, and supervises preventive and corrective maintenance while ensuring compliance with OEM standards, NSW operational requirements, and safety protocols. The supervisor serves as the primary point of contact with Government personnel, manages Craft Mechanics, and ensures maritime assets meet readiness and availability requirements across assigned locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise Craft Mechanics supporting NSW maritime assets
• Plan and prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance actions
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Government representatives
• Ensure compliance with OEM procedures and NSW standards
• Oversee inspections, repairs, and quality control checks
• Support launch, recovery, and trailer maintenance operations
• Document maintenance activities and readiness status
• Enforce safety, environmental, and hazardous material procedures
• Support surge, deployment, and training related maintenance requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain installation access credentials
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Compliance with safety, hazmat, and conduct requirements
• Compliance with drugfree workforce standards
• Minimum 5 years performing and supervising small craft or marine vessel maintenance
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in managing maritime maintenance personnel
• Experience with outboard and inboard propulsion systems
• Knowledge of hull, electrical, fuel, steering, and cooling systems
• Experience reading and understanding OEM technical manuals
• Experience planning and scheduling maritime maintenance activities
• Proficiency with maintenance documentation and reporting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Standing, bending, kneeling, and working in confined vessel spaces
• Work outdoors in waterfront environments
• Exposure to marine weather conditions, fuels, oils, and noise
• Ability to work on docks, ramps, and vessels afloat or ashore

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.