Senior Shipyard Pipe Supervisor

St. Johns Ship Building, Inc.; Palatka (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Johns Ship Building Inc in Palatka, FL is seeking a Pipe Supervisor to oversee pipe fabrication, installation, testing and repair aboard vessels.

You will supervise pipe fitters, welders and helpers to meet production schedules and quality standards. The role requires 7+ years in shipyard pipe fitting and 3+ years of supervision, strong drawing interpretation, leadership and safety compliance with ABS, USCG and NAVSEA where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years shipyard pipe fitting and piping installation experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of pipe fitters, pipe welders, and pipe helpers.
• Plan, assign, and prioritize work to meet production schedules and project deadlines.
• Interpret drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and work packages.
• Ensure proper fabrication, installation, alignment, and testing of piping systems.
• Coordinate hydrostatic, pneumatic, and operational testing of piping systems.
• Maintain safety procedures and QA readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational Pipefitting training

NCCER Pipefitter certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

St. Johns Ship Building Inc in Palatka, FL is seeking a Pipe Supervisor to oversee pipe fabrication, installation, testing and repair aboard vessels.

You will supervise pipe fitters, welders and helpers to meet production schedules and quality standards. The role requires 7+ years in shipyard pipe fitting and 3+ years of supervision, strong drawing interpretation, leadership and safety compliance with ABS, USCG and NAVSEA where applicable.