Position: Engineering Superintendent
Location: Greater Seattle, WA
Reports To: Senior Superintendent, Project Manager
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Superintendent to oversee project components related to marine engineering systems, ensuring timely and profitable vessel repair outcomes. This role requires hands-on coordination and management of shipyard activities, working closely with project managers and clients to drive successful project execution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, decision-making skills, and a commitment to achieving customer satisfaction while managing shipyard and customer assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop short- and long-term goals for vessel repair and shipyard projects, ensuring optimal allocation of personnel and resources.
- Manage daily and weekly production schedules for ship repair contracts, effectively communicating with team leads to address staffing, equipment, and project priorities.
- Implement integrated testing plans, aligning timelines and budgets with overall project goals to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Serve as a liaison between customers, contract administrators, and skilled workers, providing progress updates and making adjustments to schedules as needed.
- Oversee ongoing work to guarantee adherence to safety standards, repair specifications, and deadlines. Resolve issues related to materials, labor, and processes to maintain project flow.
- Document work progress, prepare reports on materials and costs, and provide recommendations for improving repair methods and vessel maintenance practices.
- Lead training initiatives to enhance the skill set of shipyard personnel, fostering a versatile and capable workforce.
- Uphold and enforce safety regulations and environmental protocols to ensure compliance with local and national standards.
Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of marine engineering systems, ship repair processes, and shipyard safety regulations.
- Proven ability to manage complex ship repair projects, balancing costs, timelines, and quality standards.
- Strong communication skills with experience presenting information to management, clients, and employees.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical documents, and ship repair specifications.
- Proficient in using computer software for project management, data tracking, and reporting.
- Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in ship repair and project management.