# Painting Supervisor (Yacht Industry)

**Company:** [Sunreef Yachts](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/gAQUkjy5uw43zR3GcDEHoB.md)
**Location:** Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Production

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## Description

### ob Purpose

The Painting Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating all yacht painting and finishing activities, ensuring that painting works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required **quality, technical specifications, and yacht-industry standards**.

The role involves managing painters and subcontractors, monitoring surface preparation and coating applications, controlling materials and equipment, and ensuring that projects are completed within the required schedule.

### Key Responsibilities

### 1\. Painting & Surface Preparation

-   Supervise all yacht painting activities including:

-   Surface preparation
-   Fairing and sanding
-   Priming
-   Undercoating
-   Topcoat application
-   Varnishing and finishing
-   Touch-up and repair works

-   Ensure correct preparation of fiberglass, aluminium, steel, wood and other yacht surfaces.
-   Ensure correct application of marine paint systems according to manufacturer specifications.
-   Monitor mixing ratios, pot life, application thickness and curing times.
-   Ensure proper masking and protection of adjacent areas before painting.
-   Inspect surfaces before, during and after painting.

### 2\. Team Supervision

-   Supervise painters, polishers, preparation workers and subcontractors.
-   Allocate daily tasks and manpower according to project requirements.
-   Monitor attendance, productivity and work quality.
-   Train workers on proper painting techniques, equipment handling and safety procedures.
-   Ensure workers follow company procedures and work instructions.

### 3\. Quality Control

-   Ensure painting works meet approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
-   Identify defects such as:

-   Runs and sags
-   Orange peel
-   Pinholes
-   Blistering
-   Cracking
-   Poor adhesion
-   Uneven finish
-   Colour variation
-   Contamination

-   Coordinate rectification and rework when required.
-   Conduct inspections with QA/QC and client representatives where applicable.
-   Maintain records of inspections, coating applications and corrective actions.

### 4\. Production Planning

-   Prepare daily and weekly work plans for the painting team.
-   Coordinate painting activities with **lamination, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, interior and other yacht production teams**.
-   Ensure painting activities do not interfere with other trades.
-   Monitor progress against project schedules and report delays immediately.
-   Ensure completion of work within agreed deadlines.

### 5\. Materials & Equipment

-   Monitor paint, primer, thinner, solvents, abrasives, masking materials and other consumables.
-   Ensure materials are stored and handled correctly.
-   Check product batch numbers, expiry dates and technical data sheets.
-   Ensure spray guns, pumps, compressors, sanding machines and other equipment are properly maintained.
-   Minimize material wastage.

### 6\. Health, Safety & Environment

-   Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements during painting operations.
-   Ensure proper use of PPE, including respirators, protective clothing, gloves and safety equipment.
-   Monitor ventilation and environmental conditions in paint areas.
-   Ensure safe handling and storage of paints, solvents and hazardous materials.
-   Ensure compliance with fire-safety and confined-space requirements.
-   Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents and environmental concerns.

### 7\. Documentation & Reporting

-   Maintain daily production and manpower reports.
-   Record paint consumption and material usage.
-   Maintain coating application and inspection records.
-   Report production progress, quality issues, manpower requirements and delays to management.
-   Review technical specifications, paint manufacturers' recommendations and work instructions.

## Requirements

### Required Qualifications & Experience

-   Diploma / Technical qualification in **Painting, Marine Coatings, Surface Treatment, Shipbuilding or a related field** preferred.
-   **5–8 years of experience** in marine/yacht painting, shipbuilding, ship repair or luxury yacht finishing.
-   Minimum **2–3 years of supervisory experience** managing painting teams.
-   Strong knowledge of marine coating systems and surface preparation.
-   Experience with **spray painting, airless spraying and conventional spray systems**.
-   Knowledge of fairing, sanding, priming, topcoats and clear coats.
-   Experience working with **epoxy, polyurethane and other marine coating systems**.
-   Ability to read technical specifications and understand paint manufacturers' technical data sheets.

### Preferred Skills

-   Experience with **luxury yachts / superyachts** is highly preferred.
-   Knowledge of brands such as **Awlgrip, Alexseal, International, Jotun, Hempel or equivalent marine coating systems**.
-   Knowledge of **DFT (Dry Film Thickness)** and coating inspection procedures.
-   Familiarity with yacht production schedules and coordination between multiple trades.
-   Strong leadership and manpower-management skills.
-   Good problem-solving and attention to detail.
-   Ability to work under tight project deadlines.
-   Good communication skills in English.

## Benefits

### What We Offer:

·       Competitive salary and benefits package

·       Opportunity to work on innovative and sustainable projects

·       Supportive and growth-oriented work environment

·       Exposure to international standards and advanced technologies