About the Role

We are hiring a Shipbuilding Technical Assistant for one of our clients to support on-site ship construction activities in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. You will act as the key technical interface between engineering and the shipyard, ensuring work is delivered according to technical specifications, quality standards, and project timelines. You will be permanently based at the shipyard, monitoring progress, coordinating stakeholders, and supporting daily construction activities, including technical clarification, quality control, and issue resolution. The role also includes support during commissioning and sea trials, requiring close collaboration with multicultural teams and clear communication in both English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Management:

• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, contractual requirements, timelines, and quality standards

• Monitor project KPIs and report deviations related to cost, quality, planning, and client satisfaction

• Act as the main on-site technical representative between the engineering organization and the shipyard

• Participate in client and internal coordination meetings and prepare detailed progress reports and meeting minutes

• Coordinate between engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and project management teams

• Identify improvement opportunities and propose corrective and preventive actions

• Support risk identification and mitigation activities throughout the project lifecycle

Construction & Site Support:

• Collect, review, and validate technical inputs such as drawings, industrialization files, kitting lists, schedules, and technical instructions

• Identify missing or inconsistent technical data and coordinate corrections

• Translate technical documentation between English and Spanish when required

• Ensure shipyard teams understand and correctly apply technical instructions

• Provide daily on-site support during construction and commissioning phases

• Monitor build progress, ensuring compliance with drawings, procedures, and specifications

• Conduct inspections and quality checks to ensure standards are met

• Identify non-conformities and follow up corrective actions with relevant stakeholders

• Provide technical guidance to the shipyard construction teams

• Support commissioning, sea trials, and delivery activities

• Verify proper handling, storage, and installation of delivered components

Reporting & Compliance:

• Provide weekly progress reports to internal management

• Escalate significant deviations in cost, schedule, or quality with proposed corrective actions

• Ensure compliance with internal quality, safety, and environmental management systems

• Maintain clear communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders

Profile & Requirements

• Approximately 5 years of experience in shipbuilding, industrial construction, or a related technical field

• Experience working in an on-site industrial or shipyard environment with high operational pressure and strict delivery timelines

• Strong understanding of shipbuilding processes and disciplines

• Experience with technical drawings, industrial documentation, and manufacturing workflows

• Familiarity with project management principles and tools (planning, monitoring, reporting)

• Proficiency in office tools and ERP-type systems

• Strong coordination and communication skills in a multicultural environment

• Ability to work across engineering, production, and client interfaces

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

• Comfortable working in a site-based, hands-on environment

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously

• Fluent in English and Spanish, French knowledge appreciated

About Sperton

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.