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Shop Superintendent
Sea Centric
St. John’s, NL
Reference # NH – SCI - 9314

Meridia Recruitment is proud to partner with Sea Centric in the search for a Shop Superintendent

The Opportunity

Sea Centric is hiring a Shop Superintendent to lead the day-to-day operations of its Industrial Division, including machining, fabrication, welding, and marine mechanical services.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and is motivated to drive operational excellence, modernize processes, and support business growth.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and oversee shop operations across machining, fabrication, welding, and marine services
• Drive modernization initiatives and continuous improvement across all functions
• Develop and refine operational processes aligned with company objectives
• Support estimating, costing, and bid preparation across industrial, offshore, and government projects
• Ensure high standards of quality control and compliance with safety programs (including COR)
• Lead, mentor, and develop trades, supervisors, and technical teams
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, and workforce planning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners
• Support long-term planning and growth strategies for the division

What You Bring:

• Experience in industrial, marine, manufacturing, or related technical environments
• Proven leadership experience managing operations, teams, and budgets
• Strong technical understanding of machining, welding, fabrication, or mechanical services
• Experience with estimating and costing, including government tenders
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• A results-driven mindset with strong business acumen and customer focus

Why Join Sea Centric:

• Lead a critical division during a period of growth and modernization
• Work closely with senior operational leadership
• Opportunity to shape processes, systems, and team development
• Competitive compensation package
• Be part of a dynamic and evolving industrial and marine services organization

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, contact Andrew Abbott at andrewabbott@kbrs.ca or Natalie Hand at nhand@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Meridia Recruitment connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.

To learn more about Meridia Recruitment, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our website: www.meridiarecruitment.ca. For information on opportunities with our parent company, KBRS, visit www.kbrs.ca

Work Location: In person