Shipbuilding & Repair jobs

Shipbuilding and repair is a field that brings together vacancies from enterprises engaged in the construction, outfitting, modernization and repair of ships and ship equipment. Offers are published here by shipyards, ship repair plants, metal structure shops, assembly and welding facilities, dock facilities and contractor organizations performing works at the building berth, in dry dock, at the outfitting quay and on ships in service. Hull geometry and strength, quality of installation, the ship's readiness for launching and delivery, and order completion deadlines depend on the specialists of this field. In the maritime industry, these specialists interact with designers, technologists, foremen, quality control engineers, the classification society and the customer.

What vacancies are collected in this section

The "Shipbuilding and repair" category presents vacancies in several areas:

• Hull works: assembly, straightening, repair and restoration of the hull
• Assembly and welding works: welding, cutting, surfacing, weld inspection
• Outfitting works: outfitting, installation, finishing, insulation
• Installation of equipment and systems: machinery, shafting, pipelines, electrical
• Dock and building berth works: docking, launching, securing, alignment
• Testing, acceptance and delivery of the ship, work with the classification society

Vacancies for engineering and management positions are also published here: foremen, technologists, quality control engineers, project managers, quality and labour protection specialists.

Who this section is for

The section will be useful for those looking for work at shipyards and in ship repair:

• Skilled trades: hull fitter, assembler, welder, painter, insulator, carpenter, pipefitter, fitter-assembler, rigger
• Engineering and technical specialists: technologist, designer, foreman, quality control engineer, quality engineer
• Managers: shop manager, project manager, chief engineer
• Labour protection and industrial safety specialists
• Ship testing and acceptance specialists
• Specialists working with the classification society and documentation

What to consider when looking for work

A few practical tips for applicants in this field:

• State your grade and permits. Many works require confirmed qualifications and permits.
• Describe ship types and stages of work. Experience in construction and in repair are different competencies.
• State your readiness to work at the building berth, in dry dock and on board. This is important for most vacancies in the field.
• Note your knowledge of classification society requirements. This is valued at acceptance and delivery.
• Don't delay your response. Good specialists receive several offers in a short time.

How to find a job in shipbuilding and repair on Steel Water

Steel Water brings together vacancies from shipbuilding and ship repair enterprises, contractor and service organizations from different countries. Employers post offers indicating ship types, stages of work, grade requirements and conditions. You can apply directly through the platform, create your own resume and receive offers from maritime employers. Registration opens access to chat with the employer and full vacancy details.

For employers: how to post a vacancy

If you are looking for specialists in shipbuilding and repair, post a vacancy with a detailed description of the field of work, ship types, stages and conditions. The combination of actively searching the resume database and posting a vacancy gives the best result: specific vacancies indicating grade, equipment and conditions attract more relevant candidates and reduce the time to fill the position.