Ship Superintendent

Shipyard Staffing LLC; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Shipyard Staffing LLC is seeking an experienced Ship Repair Superintendent to manage major ship repair projects across various vessels including Navy and commercial ships. This position involves project execution, supervising teams, and ensuring safe delivery of work.

Key responsibilities include production planning, managing budgets, and maintaining high quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ship repair experience and strong leadership skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ship repair or fabrication.
• Ability to obtain DBIDS and TWIC credentials.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain production plans for all assigned ship repair projects.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and process instructions.
• Lead daily or weekly production meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Technical Knowledge

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Job Summary

NSC Staffing is seeking an experienced Ship Repair Superintendent to oversee major ship repair projects across Navy, MSC, Coast Guard, NOAA, and commercial vessels. This role leads project execution, supervises production teams, and ensures timely, safe, and compliant delivery of all assigned work. The Ship Repair Superintendent supports business development and reports directly to the Regional Manager.

Position Overview

The Ship Repair Superintendent is responsible for defining, developing, and maintaining production execution for assigned projects. This includes managing teams, reviewing technical documentation, assigning resources, monitoring budgets, and ensuring projects meet organizational goals and performance expectations. The role demands strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast‑paced shipyard environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Define and maintain production plans for all assigned ship repair projects.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, technical manuals, and process instructions.
• Develop project work plans with input from production leadership.
• Approve project‑related purchases and expenditures.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and enforce schedule compliance.
• Track expenditures and revenue for each project to meet margin goals.
• Monitor customer satisfaction throughout and after the project lifecycle.

Leadership & Workforce Coordination

• Assign resources and responsibilities across project teams.
• Conduct pre‑job meetings with Production, QA, Accounting, and other key groups.
• Lead daily or weekly production meetings, depending on project requirements.
• Train, mentor, advise, and evaluate foremen, leads, and skilled trades.
• Support workforce planning, manpower forecasting, and jobsite coordination.

Performance Analysis & Quality Oversight

• Investigate variances in labor hours, costs, and revenue projections.
• Identify root causes related to scope changes, performance issues, or new revenue opportunities.
• Review overall project performance with Production and Estimating teams.
• Develop standards and lessons learned for future work.
• Ensure proper adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.

Cross Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Production, Estimating, QA, Procurement, and Accounting departments.
• Communicate project budgets to relevant stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts led by the Regional Manager.
• Maintain consistent communication with internal management teams and field crews.

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in ship repair or fabrication.
• Ability to obtain DBIDS and TWIC credentials for access to U.S. facilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ABS, USCG, NAVSEA, and SOLAS requirements.
• Strong work ethic and self‑motivated leadership qualities.

Working Conditions

• Shipyard and industrial environments with exposure to noise, heat, cold, and confined spaces.
• Regular visits aboard ships, rigs (onshore/offshore), and industrial facilities.
• Required use of PPE (hearing, eye, hand, and head protection).
• Climbing ladders/scaffolding up to 100 feet, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Navigating uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, and working around obstacles.
• Potential exposure to hot or hazardous materials.
• Travel required (~10% per year).

Benefits

• Pay is dependent on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit or Global Cash Card.
• Long term job opportunities.
• Referral bonuses.
• OSHA training and certification.

NSC Staffing is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer (EOE AA/M/F/V/D).