Structural Supervisor

Company Overview

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest’s premier ship repair facility. Founded in 2019, the company provides repair, maintenance, and conversion services for commercial vessels, with a focus on workboats and passenger vessels. ESR emphasizes continuous improvement of repair and construction methods and seeks tradespeople who value learning and a progressive work environment.

About the Role

The Experienced Structural Supervisor will lead Journeymen and Apprentice Fitters and Welders, overseeing metal trades, welding, and machinery assembly operations. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating labor, materials, tools, equipment, change orders, and safety documentation, as well as partnering with HR on hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of journeyman duties while executing daily work assignments for the team.
• Assign tasks, ensure completion within deadlines, resolve conflicts, and motivate optimal performance.
• Set daily/weekly goals and objectives for crew members.
• Oversee personnel time reporting and general oversight.
• Review work quality, report deficiencies, and provide on‑the‑job training.
• Identify training needs, answer questions, and promote collaboration and teamwork.
• Work with Quality Control to identify defects requiring repair or rework.
• Contribute to performance reviews and flag issues that may require formal investigation or discipline.
• Ensure crew has necessary tooling, equipment, specifications, and drawings.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, communicating safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules.
• Conduct personal inspections to verify correct construction procedures and adherence to plans/specifications; address deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Update project progress accurately and timely.
• Plan staffing needs, scheduling, tools, materials, equipment, and subcontracts.
• Assist in administration of the Apprentice Fitting, Welding, and Machinist apprenticeship programs.
• Execute effective shift changes to ensure clear communication of task and project status and seamless transition toward milestones.
• Model standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Attend daily production meetings and coordinate assignments with other shops as needed.

Qualifications

• 4 years related experience or 8 years shipbuilding/ship repair experience.
• Highly qualified journeyman with knowledge of ship construction and real‑time troubleshooting.
• Effective leadership, communication, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute from engineering drawings.
• Physical ability to transit all facility and yard areas, board vessels, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Proficiency with personal computers and applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Consistently positive attitude, calm and mature demeanor, adaptability, and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Ownership and accountability for personal and team performance meeting company standards.
• Willingness to learn new skills, master challenging assignments, and demonstrate technical proficiency across journeyman tasks.
• Relevant certifications to perform the tasks being led (when applicable).

Preferred Additional Experience

• Diverse experience as a supervisor or lead in a metal trade.
• Previous lead experience with machinists, fitters, or welders.
• Strong knowledge of ship construction, shipboard systems, equipment, and their operations.
• Deep understanding of welding and fitting processes, including real‑time troubleshooting of fabrication and assembly issues.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, weld symbols, blueprints, specifications, and production plans.
• Direct collaboration experience with Quality Control, Engineering, Project Management, and Safety/EHS to resolve production issues.
• Familiarity with USCG, ABS, or other marine regulatory/classification requirements and their impact on ship repair and construction.
• Experience handling change orders, production tracking, timekeeping, and project documentation.
• Proven ability to lead crews through challenging or time‑sensitive repair work while maintaining safety and quality standards.