Now Hiring — Ship Repair Superintendent
02/06/2026
JOB TITLE: Ship Repair Superintendent
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Shipyard President
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Description
The Ship Repair Superintendent (SRS) is responsible for successful execution of repair contracts, including direct oversite of the safe and effective completion of all repair projects and programs on time, within budget and in a high-quality manner. The Repair Superintendent will use their experience and expertise to identify and resolve any potential problems or concerns during vessel repair projects.
General Requirements
- Direct all Repair Department production craft activities.
- Coordinate / Share resources with New Construction Department.
- Manage contract activities with customer, including change order development and approval with assistance from the Shipyard General Manager and Project Managers.
- Oversees all assigned project personnel, budgets, schedules, purchasing, vendor tracking, labor hour forecasting, and invoicing.
- Monitor and oversee the progress, ensuring work complies with specification and client requirements and that every aspect of the repair program, including welding, machinery installation, electrical, auxiliary systems, outfitting, commissioning, sea trials and delivery of any assigned vessels is safely completed in a quality manner within the delivery time required and within budget.
- Additional assignments may require travel or supervision of work aboard tugs or other vessels; however, the position is primarily shoreside and based in Cleveland, Ohio.
- The SRS will have a working knowledge of ABS and USCG Rules and Regulation, work closely with ABS, Lloyds, DNV, BV Classification Societies and others as required to meet all quality and regulatory requirements.
Physical Requirement/Work Environment
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to current or daily job duties
- Be fit for a respirator
- Carry up to 50 pounds
- Constantly climb stairs and ladders on daily basis
- Bend, twist, kneel and reach constantly
- Endure noise, fumes, dust and inclement weather
