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 General, 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.

📌 Shipbuilding Technical Assistant (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Sperton Global AS
📍 Ciudad de México