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 pro

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