Coating/Painting Supervisor

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Painting/Coating Supervisor to oversee painting and coating operations on a commercial vessel in a shipyard environment. This is a 2-month contract position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise painters, blasters, and coating crews during all phases of work.
• Coordinate surface preparation, masking, blasting, painting, touch-up, and final coating activities.
• Ensure coatings are applied per specification, including proper surface prep, environmental conditions, and finish quality.
• Monitor labor, materials, equipment, and production progress.
• Work with QA/QC, safety, project management, and other shipyard departments.
• Review work for defects, maintain documentation, and report progress or issues.
• Enforce safety practices and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Requirements

• Experience in marine painting/coating, preferably in a shipyard, ship repair, or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of coating systems, surface preparation, and application methods.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with shipyard safety and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• AMPP Coatings Inspector Certification or SSPC PCI preferred.
• AMPP Marine Coating Inspection Specialty preferred.
• SSPC C7 Abrasive Blasting, C12 Airless Spray Application, and/or C14 Marine Plural Component certifications preferred.
• FROSIO Inspector Level III or equivalent international coating inspection certification a plus.