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MSC Riding Gang Paint Supervisor

Job Responsibilities

Serve as the primary supervisor for Riding Gang paint crews performing preservation, coating, and surface‑prep work aboard MSC vessels.

Coordinate daily work assignments, schedules, and task execution for paint teams while vessels are underway or in port.

Oversee surface preparation, coating application, corrosion control, and preservation activities in accordance with MSC, Navy, and industry standards.

Ensure proper use of paint materials, tools, PPE, and equipment, including sprayers, grinders, sanders, and blasting systems.

Inspect completed work for quality, safety, and compliance with technical specifications and coating requirements.

Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation related to paint operations, material usage, labor hours, and safety compliance.

Support onboarding, training, and safety briefings for Riding Gang paint personnel.

Coordinate with ship leadership, engineering teams, and Amentum management to align paint activities with vessel maintenance schedules.

Ensure all preservation and coating activities comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Provide regular updates to leadership regarding project progress, personnel status, and operational impacts.

Minimum Requirements

3 years of experience in marine painting, preservation, corrosion control, or related maintenance fields.

High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in coatings, corrosion control, or marine maintenance preferred.

Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.

Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.

Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of assignment.

Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

• Serve as the primary supervisor for Riding Gang paint crews performing preservation, coating, and surface‑prep work aboard MSC vessels.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, schedules, and task execution for paint teams while vessels are underway or in port.
• Oversee surface preparation, coating application, corrosion control, and preservation activities in accordance with MSC, Navy, and industry standards.
• Ensure proper use of paint materials, tools, PPE, and equipment, including sprayers, grinders, sanders, and blasting systems.
• Inspect completed work for quality, safety, and compliance with technical specifications and coating requirements.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation related to paint operations, material usage, labor hours, and safety compliance.
• Support onboarding, training, and safety briefings for Riding Gang paint personnel.
• Coordinate with ship leadership, engineering teams, and Amentum management to align paint activities with vessel maintenance schedules.
• Ensure all preservation and coating activities comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular updates to leadership regarding project progress, personnel status, and operational impacts.

• Marine painting
• Preservation
• Corrosion control
• Surface preparation
• Coating application
• Quality inspection
• Safety compliance
• Documentation and reporting
• Team supervision
• Training and onboarding
• Coordination with stakeholders
• Environmental and regulatory compliance

• 3 years of experience in marine painting, preservation, corrosion control, or related maintenance fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional training in coatings, corrosion control, or marine maintenance preferred.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of assignment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.