Manager of Internal Vessel Repair and Compliance

Wepfer Marine, LLC • Memphis, TN

3d

About The Position

We are seeking an individual that is results driven, detail oriented, and works well with a team who will coordinate the completion of the preventative maintenance, repairs, and compliance inspections for Wepfer vessels with management and all operations. This person will work closely with management in the shipyard and at each location. This position will need to be good at creating a plan for repairs and executing that plan with the managers and repair personnel. The ideal candidate will have experience in steel and hull repair as well as mechanical repairs including diesel engines, hydraulics, compressed air, and electrical. This position will work very close to shipyard operations, harbor managers, and compliance personnel to maintain the maintenance and compliance on the vessels including but not limited to the items below as well as special projects and duties as assigned. This position will: Oversee and schedule the preventative maintenance program on all vessels utilizing Sinex to schedule and document all repairs completed and to be completed Oversee and assist in the repairing of items put into Sinex through scheduling with shipyard personnel and the manager responsible for the vessel. Become an approved auditor, surveyor, and drydock inspector through TVIB so they can complete surveys, audits, and drydock inspections for Wepfer’s vessels. This includes completing all associated paperwork for the inspections and working with TVIB to clear every item. Inspect vessels for quality assurance on repairs that have already been repaired. Inspect vessels for planning repairs that will need to be completed in the future. Manage Sinex and work with other managers and employees to ensure accurate information is logged in a timely manner and repairs are completed in a timely manner and to Wepfer’s standard.

Requirements

• Must pass a TSA background check
• 5+ years’ experience in shipyard repairs and ABS standards – ideally an approved TVIB Drydock Inspector
• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical, hydraulic, compressed air, and electrical repairs
• Previous experience working with government agencies such as USCG, EPA, and OSHA on policy and regulatory issues, preferred
• Excellent planning and budgeting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self- starter with ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
• Responds quickly to new challenges
• Accepts responsibilities for own work
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and ability to work independently and with a team
• Demonstrates honest and ethical behavior
• Proficient in Excel
• Dependability
• Organization

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with government agencies such as USCG, EPA, and OSHA on policy and regulatory issues, preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and schedule the preventative maintenance program on all vessels utilizing Sinex to schedule and document all repairs completed and to be completed
• Oversee and assist in the repairing of items put into Sinex through scheduling with shipyard personnel and the manager responsible for the vessel.
• Become an approved auditor, surveyor, and drydock inspector through TVIB so they can complete surveys, audits, and drydock inspections for Wepfer’s vessels. This includes completing all associated paperwork for the inspections and working with TVIB to clear every item.
• Inspect vessels for quality assurance on repairs that have already been repaired.
• Inspect vessels for planning repairs that will need to be completed in the future.
• Manage Sinex and work with other managers and employees to ensure accurate information is logged in a timely manner and repairs are completed in a timely manner and to Wepfer’s standard.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees