Assistant Dockmaster
About the role
The Assistant Dockmaster will develop drydocking skills under the guidance of a fully qualified Dockmaster. The Assistant Dockmaster 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Develop 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 for driving ethical behavior and instilling 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.
Skills
- Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and drawings, government regulations, and professional journals.
- Effectively present information to and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
- Work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
- Deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering from a four-year College or University.
- Two to four years related experience and/or training.
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $88,189 - $149,922
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
- 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 home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.