Dock Operations Manager-SDCA

Austal•San Diego, CA

11d•$96,000 - $123,000

About The Position

Responsible for oversight of day-to-day floating dry dock operations; inclusive of docking of vessels under construction, maintenance or repair. Maintains Facility and Mobile equipment repair routine, maintenance and recommends requirements to meet environmental and safety requirements. Operates assigned areas within budget forecasts. Responsible for safety performance and conforming to company policies. Performs routine inspection of the facilities, works with crew to manage general repair and maintenance of the docks, piers & facility. Responsible to maintain dock certification and recertification when required; Responsible to oversee the safe docking and undocking operations of all vessels Responsible for docking and undocking calculations and block plan and building for safe operations Manages dock crew for the dock build, the haul in and out of vessels and the maintenance and repair of the dock. Manages assigned Dry Dock & facilities personnel. Responsible to maintain safety and cleanliness standards and to identify issues requiring maintenance, repair, or replacement. Monitor weather at all times and take appropriate action to ensure safety of personnel, dock, and vessels on dock. Establishes and provides training and qualifies personnel in safe equipment operations of Dry Dock & components, Mobile equipment and lifting equipment. Establishes plans and manages planned maintenance for all Austal San Diego facility assets within approved system/database. Responsible to maintain ASD equipment within maintenance periodicity.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture or related field; or 10 plus years of direct experience as a Dock Master
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Experienced in interacting with Production, Customer Representatives, and Equipment Manufacturers
Computer literate and familiar with standard Microsoft Office products
Thorough knowledge of vessel structural design
Thorough knowledge of vessel trim & stability calculations
Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
Knowledgeable in Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Dock Master –US Navy approved Certification or Certification from commercial authority, preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight of day-to-day floating dry dock operations; inclusive of docking of vessels under construction, maintenance or repair.
Maintains Facility and Mobile equipment repair routine, maintenance and recommends requirements to meet environmental and safety requirements.
Operates assigned areas within budget forecasts.
Responsible for safety performance and conforming to company policies.
Performs routine inspection of the facilities, works with crew to manage general repair and maintenance of the docks, piers & facility.
Responsible to maintain dock certification and recertification when required
Responsible to oversee the safe docking and undocking operations of all vessels
Responsible for docking and undocking calculations and block plan and building for safe operations
Manages dock crew for the dock build, the haul in and out of vessels and the maintenance and repair of the dock.
Manages assigned Dry Dock & facilities personnel.
Responsible to maintain safety and cleanliness standards and to identify issues requiring maintenance, repair, or replacement.
Monitor weather at all times and take appropriate action to ensure safety of personnel, dock, and vessels on dock.
Establishes and provides training and qualifies personnel in safe equipment operations of Dry Dock & components, Mobile equipment and lifting equipment.
Establishes plans and manages planned maintenance for all Austal San Diego facility assets within approved system/database.
Responsible to maintain ASD equipment within maintenance periodicity.