Drydock Technical and Maintenance Manager
Purpose:
The Dry Dock Technical and Maintenance Manger (TMM) acts as the principal dock technician and as manager of the dry dock maintenance team to provide efficient and timely maintenance services. The TMM is responsible for cleanliness and maintaining the operational readiness of the dry docks systems and all the support system. The TMM also acts as document controller and assists the Dry Dock Engineer in daily operations of the facilities. They work with CMMS to manage databases and to support facility maintenance infrastructure. Coordinates the schedule of dry dock watches for (3) dry docks.
The position is located onsite in Norfolk, VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week, to include evenings and weekends as needed. Position may require limited travel.
Job Description:
- Manages key activities in the employee lifecycle for all direct reports, including timekeeping, job assignments, training, performance management, coaching/counseling, and supervision.
- Ensures employees have the necessary tools, equipment, and work procedures to perform their tasks safely and efficiently, while providing direction and oversight for employees conducting repairs.
- Conduct dry dock operations and maintenance management duties.
- Maintains cleanliness of all dry dock's interior and exteriors.
- Maintains operational readiness of the dry docks. (Ballast pumps and valves, ship handling and Dock control systems)
- Maintains operational readiness of all the dry docks service support systems. Such as (electrical, lighting, fire main, air, gasses, potable water, CHT).
- Coordinate and document preventative maintenance to ensure downtime repairs are minimized.
- Document and issue work orders, conduct, and monitor repair work both during and after completion to ensure work is completed properly.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with all relevant trades within the shipyard.
- Monitor and optimize database for maintenance support software and watch standing records.
- Coordinate with software administrators to maintain training and optimize use of maintenance software.
- Coordinate with Facilities Administrator to implement maintenance management system on dry docks.
- Working with various dry dock systems to issue work orders, receive products and conduct repairs and installations.
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
- The ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors required for repairs.
- Perform departmental training of dry dock related equipment.
- Document control and completion to include Progress Sheets, timesheets/charge numbers, and Job Safety Analyses on equipment and operations.
- Manage, supervise, and direct the day-to-day efforts of department tradesmen.
- Maintain/inventory spare parts, tools, and technical database for Dry Dock Maintenance Team.
- Coordinate and track all component certifications, calibrations, inspections, and surveys related to maintaining government dock certification.
Qualifications:
- Must have at least seven years of experience in a shipyard and/or industrial maintenance environment.
- Must have knowledge and understanding of both scheduling preventative maintenance and responding to issues that arise and the ability to prioritize and delegate work appropriately.
- Must have knowledge of electrical systems, a mechanical background and knowledge of control circuitry
- Must have practical experience in the mechanical field and experience in general equipment repair.
- Must have knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record keeping for repairs and vessel docking documentation as well as data entry.
- Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Must be able to effectively plan, organize and multi-task.
- Must have strong problem assessment and problem solving skills.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional Travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Climb, Reach, Push and Pull, Stoop, Crawl, Kneel, Balance, Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
- General shipyard/industrial environment. Work has physical demands that require frequent movement up to 75% of the time.
- Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there is frequent exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Hear, talk, and smell.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work is performed in both an office environment and a maintenance and industrial environment (drydock), with standard office equipment available, but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.
- A considerable amount of time is spent operating a personal computer.
- Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility and onboard marine vessels and drydocks.
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonna's Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). |
Colonna's Shipyard
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Mar 13, 2025 