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Vigor, LLC

Engineering Superintendent

Portland, OR · On-site

$96K - $106K/yr

... pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation ... vessel repairs and shipyard maintenance. Overall goals, budgets and priorities are established ...

Sekisui House U.S.

Superintendent I

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable. We encourage a ... The role works closely with superintendents, trade partners, and internal teams to ensure work is ...

Sekisui House U.S.

Superintendent I

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable. We encourage a ... The role works closely with superintendents, trade partners, and internal teams to ensure work is ...

Kiewit Corporation

KPD - Superintendent

Medford, OR · On-site

$115K - $120K/yr

... live. We have invested in industry-leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are ...

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What is a live in vessel superintendent?

A Live In Vessel Superintendent is a maritime professional responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and safety of a ship while living onboard. They act as the main point of contact between the vessel, its crew, and the shore-based management team. Their duties include supervising repairs, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations, coordinating crew activities, and optimizing vessel performance. Living on the vessel allows the superintendent to respond quickly to issues and ensure smooth operations at all times.

What are the main challenges a live in vessel superintendent faces when overseeing ship operations on a daily basis?

A Live In Vessel Superintendent often encounters the challenge of balancing operational efficiency with strict safety and regulatory compliance. The role requires constant coordination between deck officers, engineering teams, and shore-side management to ensure smooth vessel operations. Superintendents must be adept at troubleshooting technical issues, managing crew welfare, and responding quickly to emergencies. Living onboard also demands adaptability, as work hours can be irregular and situations may change rapidly depending on the vessel's route and cargo.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a live in vessel superintendent?

To thrive as a Live In Vessel Superintendent, you need strong maritime operations knowledge, vessel management experience, and relevant maritime certifications such as STCW or a Class 1/2 Certificate of Competency. Familiarity with ship management software, safety management systems (SMS), and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are vital for coordinating crews and addressing issues proactively. These skills and qualifications ensure safe, efficient vessel operations and regulatory compliance, which are critical for maintaining crew safety and operational excellence.

What is the difference between Live In Vessel Superintendent vs Offshore Vessel Supervisor?

AspectLive In Vessel SuperintendentOffshore Vessel Supervisor
CredentialsCertifications in safety, marine operations, and vessel managementCertifications in safety, marine operations, and crew management
Work EnvironmentOnboard the vessel, living and working in a confined spaceOnboard or ashore, overseeing vessel operations
Employer & IndustryOil & gas, shipping, offshore industryOil & gas, shipping, offshore industry

The Live In Vessel Superintendent and Offshore Vessel Supervisor roles share similar credentials and work environments, both operating within the offshore industry. The main difference is that the Live In Vessel Superintendent resides onboard the vessel, managing daily operations directly, while the Offshore Vessel Supervisor may work onboard or ashore, focusing on overseeing vessel activities and crew management.

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Engineering Superintendent

Portland, OR • On-site

Vigor, LLC
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$96K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Description
Who We Are
Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.
With five shipyards, eight dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases, at historic shipyards, and the home of the Alaskan Marine Highway System, our 2,500 dedicated employees across five states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.
SALARY RANGE: $96,000 - 106,000
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for specific project segments and activities related to engineering or marine engineering systems that associated with the profitable repair of ships. Under specific guidance of the assigned Project Manager, plans, coordinates, manages, and evaluates work required to repair or modify marine vessels that produce timely, profitable results and satisfied customers. The incumbent must be self-disciplined, resourceful, and willing to accept responsibility for yard and customer assets as related to the assigned project. Exercises appropriate independent judgement in adjusting priorities, goals and work assignments, methods, procedures and techniques to successfully facilitate vessel repairs and shipyard maintenance. Overall goals, budgets and priorities are established jointly with the appropriate manager where applicable. Progress and performance is monitored through periodic evaluation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities.)
  • Develops short-term goals and long-term goals including work priorities and schedules for consideration to the assigned Project Manager. Plans, coordinates and directs daily and weekly production activities on assigned ship repair contracts and construction crafts. Effectively communicates and collaborates with managers to develop strategies that result in the appropriate (i.e., timely and skill-specific) deployment of personnel and equipment needed on projects.
  • Establishes integrated test plans, ensuring timelines and budgets are in sync with overall project
  • Coordinates tasks for each job among customers, contract administrators, and craft workers and revises daily/weekly schedules as needed. Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to repair schedules.
  • Communicates to others, such as the customer and assigned Project Manager, project status; participates with customers and the Project Manager in planning and production meetings.
  • Confers with and directs supervisory and project management personnel regularly to establish and revise work schedules, clarify objectives, follow progress and resolve production issues. This includes ensuring that employees are correctly carrying out the work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of the repair process to prevent delays. Coordinates, as well as orders parts and supplies as directed.
  • Writes accurate and timely records or documentation for each job and contributes accordingly to final written specifications. Confers with supervision and project management staff, and project inspectors and suppliers of materials, to resolve repair problems, and to improve repair methods of standard vessel maintenance work.
  • Prepares reports on work progress, materials used, costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports. Responsible for operating within the established budget and for monitoring project costs while maintaining required standards of quality.
  • Reviews employee training needs and cross crafts trades workers to maximize employee skill base. Confers with supervision, craft heads and project managers to recommend solutions to training needs in seeking out opportunities to maximize use of craft trades. May on occasion be required to perform work necessitating the use of tools.
  • Develops, recommends, establishes, and enforces work standards, production schedules, quality and quantity requirements, and work rules consistent with operating policies, productivity levels of standard vessel maintenance work, and assigned goals and objectives.
  • Maintains effective working relationship with craft workers, customers, and contract administrators.
  • Ensures that worker safety and environmental concerns are constantly monitored problems are effectively resolved, and that all work performed meets standards set by regulatory bodies.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of marine-related equipment, ship repair and construction techniques; sequencing of ship repair activities; shipyard safety practices; complex mathematical principles as applied to shipping activities.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees
  • Read, analyze, and interpret ship repair specifications, blueprints, general business periodicals, marine repair/shipyard professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
  • Write reports, business correspondences and procedures
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; accomplish tasks through influencing those not in the direct line of authority.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer and various PC applications such as word processing and spreadsheets
  • Interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
  • Working with several abstract and concrete variables
  • Effectively resolving conflict, providing positive customer service
  • Using tools as required for accomplishing the work.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in marine engineering, naval architecture, or other related engineering function.
  • Four to six (4 to 6) years of progressively more complex work experience demonstrating the required ship repair and production management skills.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands for this position are light to moderate. May require some lifting or assistance with heavy equipment. The incumbent of this position is required to stand for extensive periods of time, in external climates. Requires the ability to walk over uneven surfaces and occasionally climb ladders and other ship elements. Use of tools requires manual dexterity and fine motor movement.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment for this job is demanding and potentially hazardous due to work on or inside ships as well as travel around ship repair yard
This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.
Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.
Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truthResponsibility: We act on what we know is rightEvolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing worldLove: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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