Dock & Painting Supervisor

Job Purpose

The Dock & Painting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing docking operations, surface preparation, protective coating application, and painting activities for new-build vessels. The role ensures that all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, environmental requirements, and construction schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise docking, undocking, and vessel positioning activities in accordance with project plans and operational requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor surface preparation activities, including abrasive blasting, mechanical cleaning, surface profiling, and preparation works prior to coating application.
• Oversee the application of protective coating systems, including primers, epoxy coatings, antifouling coatings, topcoats, and other specified paint systems.
• Monitor environmental conditions such as temperature, relative humidity, dew point, and surface conditions to ensure compliance with coating application requirements.
• Conduct and document coating inspections, including dry film thickness (DFT) measurements, adhesion testing, visual inspections, and holiday testing where applicable.
• Maintain painting and coating records, inspection reports, quality documentation, and project progress updates.
• Coordinate painting activities for hull structures, external surfaces, decks, tanks, machinery spaces, accommodation areas, and other vessel compartments.
• Supervise touch-up, repair, and rectification works following fabrication, welding, installation, or inspection activities.
• Ensure all coating applications comply with approved specifications, quality requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and project procedures.
• Coordinate with production, quality assurance, engineering, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to support project execution and handover.
• Oversee paint storage, handling, mixing, inventory control, and disposal activities in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations, environmental requirements, quality standards, and company procedures.

Requirements

Education

• Diploma, Higher NITEC, NITEC, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Marine Technology, Shipbuilding, Surface Coating Technology, Construction, or a related field.

Experience

• Experience in shipbuilding, offshore, marine, heavy engineering, construction, or industrial coating environments.
• Experience supervising blasting, painting, coating, corrosion protection, or surface treatment activities.
• Experience in dry dock operations, vessel construction, vessel repair, offshore structures, or heavy fabrication projects will be an advantage.
• Experience with marine coating systems and coating inspection activities will be an advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of surface preparation methods, protective coating systems, and coating application techniques.
• Familiarity with coating inspection methods, testing procedures, and quality control requirements.
• Ability to interpret coating specifications, technical drawings, inspection procedures, and project documentation.
• Understanding of environmental controls related to painting and coating activities.
• Knowledge of material handling, storage, safety requirements, and environmental compliance practices.
• Proficiency in preparing inspection reports, progress reports, and quality records.

Why Join Us?

​Drive the Future of Shipbuilding

At Penguin International Limited, we don’t just build ships; we set industry benchmarks.

As a global leader in high-speed aluminum commercial vessels, we are at the forefront of maritime innovation, including the design and deployment of cutting-edge hybrid-electric and pure electric propulsion systems.

​A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation

With over 50 years of heritage and the global recognition of our "Flex" brand of crewboats and security boats, we offer a stable yet dynamic environment. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the quality of vessels that are trusted by our clients around the world.

​Cross-Border Leadership

This role offers a unique opportunity to manage quality standards across international borders. You will gain diverse operational experience by bridging our Singapore headquarters with our high-volume production hub at PT Kim Seah Shipyard in Batam.

​Professional Growth and Impact

We value technical expertise and leadership. In this role, you are a key stakeholder in our "Quality First" culture, with the autonomy to drive process improvements and mentor the next generation of maritime professionals.