Our client is currently engaged in a strategic initiative to revitalize and operate a shipyard located Puerto Rico. This facility supports the repair and maintenance of a wide range of vessels including superyachts, mega yachts, and commercial workboats. Key services include hull cleaning, painting, structural repairs, and maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary systems.
The General Supervisor will be responsible for managing multiple operational departments—Mechanical, Electrical, Paint, and Metalwork—to ensure all vessel repair and refit activities are delivered to the highest standard. This leadership role is essential to coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining productivity, safety, and quality across all stages of marine maintenance projects.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate daily operations across the shipyard’s core departments.
Allocate tasks and supervise team workflows to meet timelines and performance expectations.
Monitor adherence to safety protocols and ensure all work complies with applicable regulations and quality benchmarks.
Collaborate with engineering teams, project management staff, and clients to align technical execution with project goals.
Review department schedules, manpower allocation, and material requirements.
Perform routine inspections and quality audits to guarantee superior results.
Provide guidance and mentorship to staff, promoting skills development and operational excellence.
Diagnose and resolve technical challenges during ongoing repair and refit activities.
Requirements
At least 5 years of experience in the ship repair industry.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a shipyard or marine service environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of marine mechanical systems, electrical components, painting procedures, and metal fabrication techniques.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and engineering schematics.
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and team collaboration abilities.
Benefits
Attractive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunities for long-term career growth and skill development within the marine industry.
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Website
http://gatesourcehr.com
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Metal Manufacturingunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
People Managementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Propulsionunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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