About the RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesProject Coordination & Management:Ensure compliance with technical specifications, contractual requirements, timelines, and quality standardsMonitor project KPIs and report deviations related to cost, quality, planning, and client satisfactionAct as the main on-site technical representative between the engineering organization and the shipyardParticipate in client and internal coordination meetings and prepare detailed progress reports and meeting minutesCoordinate between engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and project management teamsIdentify improvement opportunities and propose corrective and preventive actionsSupport risk identification and mitigation activities throughout the project lifecycleConstruction & Site Support:Collect, review, and validate technical inputs such as drawings, industrialization files, kitting lists, schedules,



and technical instructionsIdentify missing or inconsistent technical data and coordinate correctionsTranslate technical documentation between English and Spanish when requiredEnsure shipyard teams understand and correctly apply technical instructionsProvide daily on-site support during construction and commissioning phasesMonitor build progress, ensuring compliance with drawings, procedures, and specificationsConduct inspections and quality checks to ensure standards are metIdentify non-conformities and follow up corrective actions with relevant stakeholdersProvide technical guidance to the shipyard construction teamsSupport commissioning, sea trials, and delivery activitiesVerify proper handling, storage, and installation of delivered componentsReporting & Compliance:Provide weekly progress reports to internal managementEscalate significant deviations in cost, schedule, or quality with proposed corrective actionsEnsure compliance with internal quality, safety, and environmental management systemsMaintain clear communication with both internal teams and external stakeholdersProfile & RequirementsApproximately 5 years of experience in shipbuilding, industrial construction, or a related technical fieldExperience working in an on-site industrial or shipyard environment with high operational pressure and strict delivery timelinesStrong understanding of shipbuilding processes and disciplinesExperience with technical drawings, industrial documentation, and manufacturing workflowsFamiliarity with project management principles and tools (planning, monitoring, reporting)Proficiency in office tools and ERP-type systemsStrong coordination and communication skills in a multicultural environmentAbility to work across engineering, production, and client interfacesDetail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilitiesComfortable working in a site-based, hands-on environmentAbility to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneouslyFluent in English and Spanish, French knowledge appreciatedAbout SpertonThis Position is Sponsored by Sperton Integral, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach.
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📌 Shipbuilding Technical Assistant (Xico)
🏢 Sperton Global AS
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