Pacific Shipyards International, LLC - Open Positions
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PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.
A homegrown, family-owned company, PSI is passionate about servicing ships that support life in Hawaii. As the longest-running shipyard in Hawai’i with two of the largest dry docks in the state, PSI provides clients with an unmatched breadth of experience. From serving the Department of Defense as a prime contractor to ensuring commercial shipping companies continue delivering fresh food to neighbor islands, PSI is here to serve.
PSI strives for excellence in customer service, and we know that each employee on our team is critical to our success. We have a comprehensive labor force of skilled tradespeople with a full support staff comprised of engineering, project management, quality assurance, environmental, safety, accounting, contracts, and human resources professionals.
We are a full-service shipyard that offers its employees a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, challenging and rewarding work environments, career development, and more.
Please consider joining the PSI team by applying for a position below and navigate yourself into a new career!
Assistant Electrical Superintendent
The Assistant Electrical Superintendent executes the day-to-day operations within the electrical department as directed by the Electrical Superintendent. Responsible for safety, quality, schedule and budget of all assigned work. Assists in the planning, managing, and execution of electrical projects and repairs in production with applicable departments, personnel, and customers. Assist in the department's development in trade skills and workmanship. Assist in organizing and managing the primary duties of the Marine Electrician which include the installation, test, and repair or marine cables and equipment, installation and connection of lighting, electrical power, troubleshooting and repair of shipboard and facilities electrical systems. Must be able to read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Assistant Labor Superintendent
The Assistant Labor Superintendent will manage and oversee labor employees, as directed by the Production Manager. Responsible for, scheduling, coordinating manpower, materials, and equipment as well as managing subcontractors. Must be able to communicate effectively and work with other departments and agencies to ensure staffing needs are met accordingly.
Assistant Mechanical Superintendent
Assists Mechanical Department Manager in supervising approximately 15-20 machinists and mechanics work in support of ship repair and product fabrication. This includes but is not limited to: repair of mechanical components, manufacture and repair of components by machining, fabricating components with CNC cutters, mills, lathes, disassembly/reassembly of various shipboard machinery/equipment, and installation/re-installation of shipboard machinery/equipment. Under direction and in collaboration with the Superintendent, supervises union ship workers engaged in mechanical and machinist duties ensuring accomplishment of assigned work on time and within budget. Enforces safety and environmental regulations. The assistant superintendent generates job assignments and communicates to subordinate employees, makes recommendations to the superintendent on matters related to hiring, termination, suspension, advancement, promotion, demotion, discipline, addresses or adjust employee grievances and other supervisory duties as required. In the absence of the Superintendent, will assume duties and responsibilities as directed by the Production Manager.
Assistant Pipefitter Superintendent
The Assistant Pipefitter Superintendent executes the day to day operations within the structural department as directed by the Pipefitter Superintendent. Responsible for safety, quality, schedule and budget of all assigned work. Assists in the planning, managing, and execution of welding projects and repairs in production with applicable departments, personnel, and customers. Assists in the department's development in trade skills and workmanship. Must have working knowledge of different types of welding, different types of fabrication materials, and of NDT Inspection.
This position requires a dependable and efficient CDL truck driver. Must be organized, detailed oriented, and comfortable working independently. A clean driving record and commercial driving experience is a must.
The Engineering Intern will work directly with the project management team to provide support for construction and repair projects. The Engineering Intern will have the opportunity to gain experience and learn about the work as a project engineer in the local maritime industry.
We are seeking an Estimator/Planner to join the Estimating Department. The Estimator/Planner is responsible for developing cost estimates to support our ongoing ship repair contracts with DoD and commercial customers. The Estimator/Planner works closely with all departments to identify the amount of material and manpower needed to perform ship repair availabilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The Inside Machinist is responsible for the repairing and maintaining shipboard mechanical equipment. Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Inspects, maintains, and repairs marine vessels of all sizes. Works on vessels' hulls, engines, transmissions, navigational equipment, and sometimes electrical propulsion. Must possess knowledge of general mechanics of marine vessels in additional to knowledge of general machines to repair marine vessels and/or marine components, parts, etc. Must be good with a wide spectrum of tools.
The Machine Shop Supervisor role involves supervising a team in the assembly and fabrication of component parts, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations are met. The supervisor will also participate in production scheduling, maintain a safe working environment, and collaborate with various departments to improve processes and resolve issues. Under direction and in collaboration with the Superintendent, supervises union ship workers engaged in machinist duties ensuring accomplishment of assigned work on time and within budget.
We are seeking a Marine Electrician to join our team. Marine Electricians are responsible for the installation, test and repair or marine cables and equipment, installation and connection of lighting, electrical power, troubleshooting and repair of shipboard and facilities electrical systems. The Marine Electrician will be required to use and maintain hand and power tools, various test equipment. Must be able to read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team. The Project Engineer will work directly with the project management team to provide support for construction and repair projects. The Project Engineer will have the opportunity to gain experience and learn about the work as a project engineer in the local maritime and construction industries. This position provides engineering support for the company's ship repair and other projects.
The purchasing clerk will support the purchasing department activities by providing administrative support and performing data entry. They will also participate in vendor relationship management, maintaining purchase records and identifying cost-savings opportunities to support company profitability goals. There will be an opportunity for the purchasing clerk to help with preparing and processing purchase orders, ordering supplies and raw materials, coordinating vendor activities and various other procurement tasks.
PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.
Painter/blasters perform blasting and painting utilizing marine coating to specified contract requirements. Painters and blasters perform blasting and painting applications as directed by supervision. Must be able to perform all blast requirements and functions utilizing all application methods and identify and correct blast and paint deficiencies as required by the contract specifications. Marine of Industrial C7 sandblasters, C12/C14 painters, and C13 UHP blasters are preferred. Sandblasters must have experience with the use of a variety of blast media. Painters must have experience in conventional, airless, and plural component application.
PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.
Pacific Shipyards is searching for a highly qualified Senior Scheduler to provide leadership and supervisory oversight of the Scheduling & Planning Team. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years' experience working as a ship repair Scheduler/Planner or similar position and have a passion for business development while leading a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Senior Scheduler will work closely with executive management, estimators, project managers, and production managers to support scheduling activities and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of planning and reporting to the customer.
Under the direction of the Assistant Facilities Manager - Sites, the Site Manager will be responsible for the overall functionality and operability of assigned jobsites. This may include mobilization, demobilization, patrolling of jobsites to maintain security of company assets, and coordinating movement of company supplies and equipment. May be tasked from time to time to execute tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager.
Pacific Shipyards International is seeking an experienced Structural Department Manager to lead the daily operations of the Structural, Pipe, and Labor Departments in support of complex ship repair and modernization projects. This role is responsible for managing structural fabrication, hull and pipe system repairs, and labor support services-ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with NAVSEA and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in structural and pipefitting trades, proven leadership in a shipyard environment, and a commitment to driving performance, workforce development, and cross-department coordination to meet quality, schedule, and budget goals.
Responsible for accurately receiving, recording, issuing, and tracking of materials used on job.
We are currently seeking Welders to join our team. Welders weld metal components with appropriate equipment to fit and join, fabricate, and/or repair a variety of marine equipment and structural components per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule.
The Welding Engineer will work directly with project engineers, structural and pipe departments, and quality assurance to provide welding support for construction and repair projects. This position provides weld engineering support for the company's ship repair and other projects.
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Pacific Shipyards International, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), Pacific Shipyards International, Inc. invites applicants for employment to self-identify himself or herself as an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or an Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran at both the pre-offer and post offer phases of the application process. An invitation to self-identify is incorporated into PSI's online application process.
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