Shipyard Supervisor

Job Description

True North Marine is an industry-leading Full Service Shipyard, Marina and Dockside Service Company. We service both power and sail recreational vessels in the Clear Lake, Galveston, and surrounding areas of Texas where boating is a year-round adventure. Our market is considered the 3rd highest concentration of recreational vessels in the US, and is located just minutes from the Houston metropolitan area on Galveston Bay.

Our premier shipyard includes a 75 metric ton Marine Travel Lift, a haul out slip and in the water work slips. The work slips allow our technicians the ease to work on-site with full access to the service shop and parts department. The recently constructed marina has 36 covered boat slips designed for 25’-35’ fishing/sport vessels along with 80 dry storage spaces for trailer-able boats and an accessible boat ramp.

We provide mechanical, electrical, electronic, HVAC, plumbing, and other systems installation, repair, and preventive maintenance services, as well as numerous other Yacht Support Services through our unique Captain-Lite Yacht Management Program.

True North Marine is dedicated to the growth of our business as well as the growth of our employees. We value principled team members who are interested in continued growth opportunities. We offer excellent benefits and highly competitive pay. True North Marine realizes that the right people are integral to the success of our organization, and we heavily invest in both on-the-job and formal off site training for our crew.

Applicants must have good communication skills, be able to utilize current mobile technology, and display a high level of professionalism and attention to detail in all they do. Strong logical troubleshooting skills are highly valued.

This position will perform and assist in performing Billable Shipyard Operations, as well as maintaining the general maintenance and safety of the Shipyard. They will also perform various skilled labor operations associated with all types of services TNM offers, including anode replacement, painting, and general preventative maintenance on Shipyard equipment. This position is also responsible for assisting the Shipyard Manager in monitoring the working conditions of the shipyard and Service Shop to ensure that all activity is compliant with OSHA standards and the True North Marine Safety Program. This position will work the Travel Lift during haul outs. This position will work closely with Management to enforce company health and safety guidelines, as well as inspect workspaces and products to ensure they are up to safety standards.

Job Requirements

Technical and field service experience are required for this position, as well as a thorough understanding of pleasure boats, their operation, as well as construction. Attention to safety and operational details are also required to successfully perform work. As a large portion of this job is performed outside in various types of weather, physical fitness and proper attire is important.

Specific Job Duties at TNM:

-Supervise the Shipyard Technicians.

-Perform Billable Shipyard Operations (vessel haul, block, launch, quick hauls, crane operations, etc.) safely, and in accordance with TNM operating procedures.

-Pressure washing boats after haul outs

-Anode replacements

-Perform general maintenance and housekeeping activities in the yard

-Perform periodic checks and inspections of shipyard and marina grounds

-Daily inspections of equipment

-General preventative maintenance of equipment

-Lift and/or move at least 25 lbs. independently

-Be able to walk and stand more than 2/3 of the day

-Be able to use hands, reach with hands and arms for more than 2/3 of the day

-Climb or balance for more than 2/3 of the day

-Be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl more than 2/3 of the day

-Work in potentially confined areas of high heat and humidity

-Work in outdoor conditions, heat and cold

-Work near moving mechanical parts

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday