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Ship Superintendent
Job Location:
Job Location:
North Kingstown, RI - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 75000 - 100000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
7 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Now Hiring: Ship Repair Superintendent
Location: Kingstown Rhode Island
Company: NSC Staffing
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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 is responsible for leading project execution supervising production teams and ensuring on time safe and compliant delivery of all assigned work. The Ship Repair Superintendent will also support business development efforts and report 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. This role demands strong leadership technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast paced shipyard environment.
Location: Kingstown Rhode Island
Company: NSC Staffing
Send Resumes to:
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 is responsible for leading project execution supervising production teams and ensuring on time safe and compliant delivery of all assigned work. The Ship Repair Superintendent will also support business development efforts and report 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. This 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
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
- 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 drivers 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)
Why NSC Staffing
NSC Staffing is a trusted workforce partner supporting Marine Industrial Energy and Defense sectors. We focus on safety compliance and long term career opportunities for skilled professionals.
Benefits of Joining NSC Staffing:
NSC Staffing is a trusted workforce partner supporting Marine Industrial Energy and Defense sectors. We focus on safety compliance and long term career opportunities for skilled professionals.
Benefits of Joining NSC Staffing:
- 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.
Company Overview:
NSC Staffing is a nationwide provider of skilled trades technical and professional personnel. Our focus on safety performance and workforce excellence supports major shipyards and defense contractors across the U.S.
Join Our Team Today!
Apply now and advance your shipboard maintenance career with NSC Staffing a leader in shipyard and defense staffing.
Visit our jobs page:
/ Staffing is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer
(EOE AA/M/F/V/D).
#MA50
NSC Staffing is a nationwide provider of skilled trades technical and professional personnel. Our focus on safety performance and workforce excellence supports major shipyards and defense contractors across the U.S.
Join Our Team Today!
Apply now and advance your shipboard maintenance career with NSC Staffing a leader in shipyard and defense staffing.
Visit our jobs page:
/ Staffing is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer
(EOE AA/M/F/V/D).
#MA50
