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The Assistant Dockmaster will develop drydocking skills under the guidance of a fully qualified Dockmaster. The Assistant Dockmaster as an assistant will become proficient in the drydocking of various types of vessels, as well as all aspects of dry dock preparation and operation, blocking development, ships stability, dry dock maintenance, record keeping, facility certification, etc. Additionally, he/she will develop the skills and knowledge to safely moor vessels at wet berths as well as proper line placement and gangway placement and configurations.
Job Responsibility:
Manage maintenance program for each dry dock such as preventive and corrective maintenance
Ensure NAVSEA certification is maintained and keep update records of repairs for NAVSEA audits
Manage personnel that work on preventative and corrective maintenance on each dock
Provide training to personnel in order for them to be more knowledgeable and more efficient in docking and undocking
Manage special projects such as dredging, Dry Dock repair periods, and vessel movements to and from berths
Establish and foster an environment that encourages initiative, creative thinking, collaborative action, and process improvement that results in improved product quality, performance, and customer satisfaction
Be the champion of teamwork. Collaborate with business leaders internally and externally and maintain close professional relationships with customers, prospective customers, and vendors
Responsible for developing people, including succession planning, education, courses, and training that improve people skills, improve engagement, and drive performance and productivity within the operations. Create a business culture where people are valued and engaged
Responsible to drive ethical behavior and instill a culture of Safety, Health, & Environmental throughout the organization, including continuous improvement of Safety standards through the Safety Maturity Matrix
Requirements:
H.S. education with emphasis on math
Five (5) years of experience in the Ship Repair Industry
Basic knowledge of naval architecture and marine engineering
Intermediate knowledge in ship handling
Computer literate with programs such as Micro-Soft Word, Outlook and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD
Be able to obtain Government Military Base Access
LANGUAGE SKILLS – The Assistant Dockmaster should be able to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and drawings, government regulations, and professional journals
and be able to effectively present information to and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS – Should be able to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
and be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
REASONING ABILITY – Should be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
and be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering from a four-year College or University
or two to four years related experience and/or training
or equivalent combination of education and experience desired
What we offer:
health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards