Superintendent

IMIA, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IMIA, LLC is seeking a Superintendent to lead production operations on U.S. Navy ships and submarines in Seattle, WA. This role involves overseeing abrasive blasting and coating application while ensuring safety, quality, and project compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in the marine coatings industry and strong leadership abilities to manage diverse crews and coordinate project goals effectively. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the marine coatings industry preferred.
• Prior management/supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production leaders and ensure task execution.
• Provide Daily Plan of the Day for Foremen.
• Monitor projects for adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage staffing levels and coordinate project progression.

Skills

Marine industry knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Employee motivation

Diverse workforce management

Mathematical skills

Education

10 years in marine coatings industry

Prior management experience

Tools

Computer

Industrial equipment

Job description

Job Title

Superintendent

Reports To

Production Manager

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually (DOE)

Full Time / Part Time Status

Full Time

Location

Varies

Job Summary

The Superintendent is the front line production leader responsible for the execution of assigned tasks on U.S. Navy ships and submarines. The role involves abrasive blasting operations using high pressure compressed air and ultra‑high pressure water jetting for surface preparation, and the application of coatings using spray pumps and hand‑held tools.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete walk throughs of spaces each day prior to the start of shift, ensuring work is ready to be executed, clear the path as necessary, and ensure the Foremen receive the right crew‑mix to execute their assigned tasks each day.
• Provide Daily Plan of the Day for Foremen and the teams and set the Daily Project Goals.
• Ensure Foremen survey spaces for hazard identification, mark‑ups, equipment readiness, perform tool‑box huddles and take corrective action to keep employees safe and achieve their daily goals.
• Oversee and monitor projects to ensure work is completed and meets safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Work within the scope and budget assigned to the project and coordinate the progression of the job with management and the customer.
• Review job schedules and the complexity of projects to determine work priorities and assign appropriate trades staff to specific jobs/tasks, each day and each week, always looking ahead and preparing the plan to execute.
• Maintain control of personnel/project staffing for all tasks as assigned, including ensuring staffing and turnover for 2nd or 3rd shift are completed each day; share manning resources with other projects when possible.
• Submit crewmembers’ timesheets into payroll by deadline.
• Interact effectively with sub‑contractors and shipyard personnel.
• Ensure safety policies are adhered to and compliance requirements are met.
• Provide project managers and support staff with project updates and other relevant information.
• Implement inspection checklists, receive and ensure safety walk‑through discrepancies are corrected.
• Participate in job planning activities for upcoming projects, including identifying equipment needs, Foremen needs, and manning needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Oversee Foremen and production staff, the number of which varies according to the project, but may exceed 25 people.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes

• Knowledge of the marine industry within a production environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate employees, maintain high morale, and command respect.
• Ability to deal with a diverse workforce and dynamic environment.
• Basic mathematical skills and knowledge of budgeting processes.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the marine coatings industry preferred.
• Prior management/supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Regularly exposed to dusty conditions, extreme temperatures, high noise level, outdoor weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, and confined spaces.
• Often works on scaffolds and ladders for long periods of time.
• Travel often required.
• Shift work and overtime involved most of the time.
• Risk of injury to self and/or others due to electric shock, falls, and cuts.
• Stamina required; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl.
• Required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle; regularly required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Required to use vision for up‑close, distant, and peripheral inspections.

Equipment Used

• Computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, adding machine, scanner.
• Industrial and marine equipment required for onsite project management.
• This is a general list and is not all inclusive.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Per Diem or Dislocation Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected group under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.