Senior Coatings Project Lead

Austal Usa, LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA, LLC seeks a coatings leadership role to coordinate and supervise shipyard painting operations. You will guide painting teams, monitor schedule adherence and ensure safety and quality across multiple contracts.

The role requires strong NAV-SEA familiarity, reading paint drawings and MS Office proficiency. Responsibilities include training craft personnel, resolving work-sequence conflicts and reporting status to the Project Manager, with occasional long hours and off-norm schedules as

Qualifications

• Amp/NACE Level 2 certification required.
• Minimum of 8 years of shipyard experience in blasting and painting operations, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Follows NAV-SEA 631, 009-32 and Coast Guard coating specs.
• Familiar with F718 data sheets for marine coatings.
• Proficient with paint drawings for multiple contracts.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Willingness to work irregular and sometimes lengthy schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct painting activities to meet milestones, cost and schedule targets.
• Lead training for craft personnel in painting responsibilities.
• Coordinate and resolve production sequence conflicts affecting painting operations.
• Maintain daily presence to monitor safety, housekeeping and progress.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Support Earned Value Management reporting and corrective actions.
• Communicate status and issues to the Project Manager.

Skills

NACE Level 2

Shipyard management

Coatings inspection

Reading paint drawings

MS Office

Independent worker

Irregular schedule readiness

Tools

Inspection instruments

Coating application equipment

Job description

Austal USA, LLC seeks a coatings leadership role to coordinate and supervise shipyard painting operations. You will guide painting teams, monitor schedule adherence and ensure safety and quality across multiple contracts.

The role requires strong NAV-SEA familiarity, reading paint drawings and MS Office proficiency. Responsibilities include training craft personnel, resolving work-sequence conflicts and reporting status to the Project Manager, with occasional long hours and off-norm schedules as