Ship Superintendent Tank Cleaning

ATLANTIC MARINE CLEANING, LLC | JOB DESCRIPTION

Ship Superintendent – Vessel Cleaning & Tank Operations

Pay: $72,000–$90,000

Department

Production

Reports To

Production Manager or designee

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

On-site; office, yard, pier-side, and shipboard locations as assigned

Schedule

Day shift, Monday–Friday; overtime and schedule changes possible

Position Summary

The Ship Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of vessel cleaning, tank cleaning, sanitation, dewatering, pumping, and related marine operations aboard U.S. Navy and commercial vessels.

The Ship Superintendent serves as the primary day-to-day operational leader for assigned ships and projects, providing leadership to personnel, managing equipment and resources, coordinating with customers and shipyard representatives, monitoring production and schedules, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with contract requirements, NAVSEA Standard Items (NSIs), OSHA, company procedures, safety requirements, and customer expectations.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProject & Crew Management

Lead and direct assigned project teams and vessel cleaning personnel.

Review job scope, contract requirements, schedules, NSIs, and customer requirements.

Plan and assign daily manpower, work areas, equipment, and priorities.

Manage multiple projects and adjust resources as requirements change.

Maintain personnel accountability, attendance, performance, and daily assignments.

Ensure employee time is accurately recorded against the correct job code and applicable work-scope line item.

Identify manpower, equipment, material, and schedule requirements before they impact production.

Project Execution & Reporting

Monitor production, milestones, schedules, and job-scope line items.

Prepare and distribute accurate and timely Daily Status Reports (DSRs) for each assigned ship/project.

Ensure DSRs document work accomplished, manpower, equipment status, schedule progress, outstanding work, issues, schedule impacts, and next-day activities.

Identify and promptly escalate safety, quality, manpower, equipment, customer, and schedule concerns.

Develop recovery plans for delayed or off-schedule work.

Prepare IDRs, CFRs, and other required project documentation for management review.

Customer & Shipyard Coordination

Maintain professional communication with customers, ship's force, shipyard, government representatives, and Atlantic Marine management.

Coordinate deck-plate activities to prevent conflicts and maintain production.

Address, resolve, and de-escalate customer and ship's force concerns.

Ensure customer requirements and commitments are communicated and completed.

Equipment & Operations

Maintain accountability and readiness of pumps, hoses, vacuum systems, Vac Trucks, tanks, and other project equipment.

Ensure equipment inspections, status updates, maintenance, and proper use are completed.

Supervise and perform vessel cleaning, tank cleaning, pumping, dewatering, sanitation, and related marine operations.

Assist with equipment setup, troubleshooting, hose routing, and breakdown as required.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Enforce Atlantic Marine, OSHA, NAVSEA, shipyard, and customer safety requirements.

Ensure proper PPE, confined-space, LOTO, fall protection, respiratory protection, housekeeping, and other applicable requirements are followed.

Inspect work areas, equipment, and completed work to verify quality and compliance.

Stop or modify work when unsafe or non-compliant conditions exist.

Ensure required inspections, certifications, checklists, and documentation are completed.

Training & Continuous Improvement

Train and mentor personnel in vessel cleaning, tank operations, equipment operation, safety, NSIs, and documentation requirements.

Identify training needs and develop qualified replacement personnel.

Recommend process improvements to improve safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective or recovery actions before they impact the project.

Performance Expectations

The Ship Superintendent is expected to lead from the deck plates, maintain accountability, communicate effectively, and take ownership of assigned projects from start to completion.

Performance is measured by:

Safe and compliant execution of work.

Personnel accountability and productivity.

Quality and timely completion of projects.

Accurate DSRs, labor tracking, and project documentation.

Equipment readiness and accountability.

Customer satisfaction and effective communication.

Compliance with contract, NAVSEA, OSHA, shipyard, and company requirements.

Effective resolution of problems and schedule impacts.

Development of qualified personnel.

Required Qualifications

Minimum five years of shipboard or marine industry experience preferred/required.

Supervisory experience in a shipyard, marine, industrial cleaning, or related environment.

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Working knowledge of NAVSEA, OSHA, shipyard, and marine safety requirements.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and electronic reporting systems.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and customer-service skills.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Ability to lift and move 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Ability to work in confined and restricted shipboard spaces.

Ability to work extended shifts, including 12 hours, weekends, and overtime as required.

Willingness to travel as required.

Ability to work aboard vessels and in demanding marine environments while wearing required PPE.

Benefits

401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000 - $90,000