Marine Operations Manager

Nondestructive & Visual Inspection; Gray (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company匹

Job summary

NVI, LLC is seeking an experienced Marine Operations Manager to lead daily operations within our Marine Division at the Gray, LA site. You will supervise personnel, coordinate projects, and ensure operational efficiency while maintaining strong customer relationships and adherence to safety and quality standards.

In this role you will drive process improvements, manage budgets and schedules, host project kickoffs, and mentor staff to achieve advanced career levels.

Qualifications

• Able to meet NVI's Drug and Alcohol Policy requirements.
• Required to pass Company's background and Motor Vehicle history check.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of NVI’s values, mission, ethics and quality policies into the division’s business plan.
• Implement a zero-incident culture within operations.
• Manage division personnel per NVI policies; recruit technicians and develop staff.
• Manage project kickoffs to ensure customer and employee satisfaction.
• Organize operations in accordance with the quality system.
• Ensure technicians operate with company-owned equipment and maintain inventory.
• Oversee payroll, invoicing, and time entry processes.
• Conduct annual merit reviews for technical staff.
• Lead safety meetings and provide safety instruction across topics.
• Meet incident response and reporting requirements of Safety and Quality programs.
• Comply with state, federal and radiation safety program requirements.
• Develop and acquire new business accounts for growth and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare action plans and schedules for sales targets.
• Follow up on leads and contacts; present proposals and service packages.
• Participate in marketing events and customer outings.
• Participate in and manage weekend On-Call roster.
• Any other assignments per regional manager.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

NDT knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Gray Corporate Office - Gray, LA 70359, NVI, LLC is seeking an experienced and results-driven Marine Operations Manager to lead and oversee daily operations within our Marine Division. This full-time position will be responsible for managing personnel, coordinating projects, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining strong customer relationships. The Marine Operations Manager will play a key role in supporting the division’s continued growth and success while ensuring compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.

Key Benefits Include:

• Impressive salaries
• Lucrative commission structure
• Professional sales training & career development
• Accolades for exceptional performance
• Competitive healthcare programs for you and your family
• Complimentary meals and beverages at all office and some worksite locations

At NVI, we are dedicated to being your employer of choice. This commitment drives us to invest in cutting-edge tools, a premier vehicle fleet, and industry-leading safety, quality, and professional development programs—all designed to empower your success in building lasting client relationships and driving business growth. Our unique culture sets us apart; we maintain the family atmosphere of a small company where you are never just a number.

Every voice matters here, and in our flat organizational structure, you’ll have direct access to senior management to share your concerns and ideas for improving our business.

We’re excited to welcome driven, results-oriented professionals to our growing team.

Marine Operations Manager will be responsible for the following actions/tasks:

• Responsible for integration of NVI’s Value, Mission, Ethics and Quality Policies into the division’s business plan.
• Responsible for implementing a zero-incident culture into the operations of the organization.
• Responsible to manage the division’s personnel in accordance with NVI's Employment Policies. Have decision making authority of the recruitment of qualified technicians and the development of the current staff to achieve an advanced level of their career.
• Manage and host project kickoffs to ensure customer and employee satisfaction.
• Organize and manage the operations of the division in accordance with our quality management system.
• Ensure all technicians operate with company owned equipment and proper equipment inventory is maintained in accordance with NVI policy.
• Manage NVI’s time entry, payroll and invoicing programs.
• Host and complete annual merit reviews for all technical employees.
• Require all employees to adhere to NVI’s Safety policies. Safety meetings and toolbox talks are very important in establishing robust safety culture. You will be required to lead the division with safety instruction on any various topics during meeting platforms established by you, your leadership and NVI’s corporate safety team.
• Required to meet immediate incident response and reporting requirements of the NVI’s Safety and Quality programs.
• Required to meet state and federal, general and radiation safety program requirements.
• Develop existing and strategically acquire new business accounts focused on financial growth and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific sales targets.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity. Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.
• Prepare presentations, proposals and rates and services packages.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and customer outings.
• Participate and manage the “On Call” weekend duty roster for the division.
• Any other assignment deemed necessary per your regional manager

Qualifications: Required Qualification(s):

• Able to meet NVI's Drug and Alcohol Policy requirements
• Required to pass Company's background and Motor Vehicle history check
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Required Experience:

• Five or more years of experience in the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) industry, preferably within marine or offshore operations
• Previous experience in an operations management or supervisory role
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel, coordinating projects, and overseeing daily operational activities
• Working knowledge of NDT methods, industry standards, safety requirements, and quality assurance practices
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships, operational performance, and personnel utilization

Preferred Qualification & Experience:

• Previous operations management experience within the marine, offshore, or shipbuilding industries
• Experience managing multiple projects, personnel, and customer accounts within an NDT service organization
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements related to marine NDT operations
• Demonstrated success in managing operational budgets, improving efficiency, and supporting business growth

Company Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurances