Dockmaster

JAG Marine Group•Ketchikan, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

DOCKMASTER JAG Ketchikan is recruiting for a Dockmaster to join the JAG Marine Group family of companies. The Dockmaster is responsible for the efficient and safe docking of marine vessels. This position is based at the JAG Ketchikan Inc., Shipyard in Ketchikan, Alaska, and relocation is required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Travel is required for all JAG employees.

Requirements

Prior verifiable experience as a Dock Master at a Shipyard
Shipyard: 5 years (Required)
Drydock: 5 years (Required)
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Must have a clean background for a minimum 10 years
Able to pass 10 panel drug screen

Nice To Haves

Syncrolift: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Calculates and submits all necessary documents, including docking plans, block loading plans and stability information required for drydocking vessels.
Plans, schedules, supervises and coordinates block building, docking and undocking of all vessels.
Schedules, attends and presents docking/un-docking schedules in meetings with clients and production.
Assumes responsibility for vessel, ship lift, adjacent facilities and personnel during drydocking operations, and while vessel is docked.
Analyzes and approves loading changes to dry docked vessels, prior, during, and post docking.
Monitors vessel movement, securing lines, and always ensuring safe berthing while in custody of the contractor.
Oversees tidal management of gangways and vessel connections.
Directly supervises the Dry Dock Rigging crew with regard to scheduling and coordinating all dry dock functions, all block builds, all crane operations, and all vessel service connections.
Coordinates with production prior to blocking design to provide a blocking system that best suits the repair plan.
Achieves financial objectives by managing staffing levels and material.
Maintains inventory of blocking material, specialized blocking systems, jacking equipment and transport dollies.
Coordinates with tugboats, pilots, and other vessel personnel to ensure efficient docking procedures.
Coordinates with the Manager of Facilities to ensure shiplift, rail system, associated utilities and infrastructure are in a state of good order.
Keeps management informed of problems, emergencies and decisions made during work shift.
Coordinates activities with Project Managers, facilities personnel and estimators to maintain dry dock schedules and maximize dock use.
Schedules and supervises all inspections of the Shiplift and related infrastructure.
Assists in managing the docking schedule to optimize vessel movements.
Sustains ongoing maintenance logs, docking log, and Certification of lift.
Administers all drydocking paperwork, tests and inspections, including safety certification of dry docks.
Works with the Manager of Facilities to submit formal requests and justifications for long-term repairs, preventive maintenance and/or modifications to drydocks.
Ensures that dry dock operation as well as maintenance/repair are conducted in compliance with company, state and federal environmental policies and practices.
Ensures cleanliness of docks prior to submergence.
Utilizes CAD to layout and plan dockings, vessel berthage, and vessel shifting.
Conducts safety briefing prior to docking/in-docking or any maintenance/repair operation.
Manages, supervises and mentors subordinates.
Oversees 15-20 employees under the direction of the Dockmaster during docking operations.
Provides active management support with emergency response drills and activities.