Hands-On Shipyard Maintenance & Safety Lead

DERECKTOR FORT PIERCE LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Derecktor Fort Pierce LLC seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep of shipyard equipment, buildings, docks, and utilities in Fort Pierce, Florida. The role blends supervision with direct maintenance work to maximize uptime and safety.

Responsibilities include developing preventive maintenance programs, supervising a maintenance team, coordinating with contractors, ensuring OSHA compliance, and managing the safety program and documentation for regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing maintenance operations in shipyard, maritime, industrial, or construction environments.
• Experience with cranes, travel lifts, forklifts, backhoes, and other heavy equipment; ability to interpret technical manuals and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of shipyard assets (equipment, buildings, docks, utilities, grounds).
• Lead by example by performing maintenance work while supervising the team.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.

Skills

Maintenance management

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Safety program

Troubleshooting

Contractors management

Education

Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Derecktor Fort Pierce LLC seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep of shipyard equipment, buildings, docks, and utilities in Fort Pierce, Florida. The role blends supervision with direct maintenance work to maximize uptime and safety.

Responsibilities include developing preventive maintenance programs, supervising a maintenance team, coordinating with contractors, ensuring OSHA compliance, and managing the safety program and documentation for regulatory readiness.