Dry Dock Master
DSJ Global · Tampa, FL · 6 days ago
On-siteProject Management$40/hrFull-time
About the role
Assistant Dry Dock Master position at a leading ship repair yard in Tampa, FL.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of vessel docking and undocking operations
- Support dry dock preparation activities, including vessel positioning, blocking arrangements, and dock readiness inspections
- Assist with ballast, deballast, pumping, flooding, and water level operations during docking and undocking evolutions
- Monitor vessel trim, draft, stability, and alignment throughout docking operations
- Participate in pre-docking, pre-undocking, and project planning meetings with vessel crews and shipyard personnel
- Coordinate daily activities with project managers, production teams, marine operations personnel, tug operators, pilots, and contractors
- Assist in conducting dock inspections and verifying proper placement of keel blocks, side blocks, shores, and supporting arrangements
- Support safe vessel movements and help ensure docking activities are completed efficiently and according to schedule
- Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and incident investigations as needed
- Maintain docking records, calculations, drawings, and operational documentation
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, maritime, engineering, or shipyard-related training is a plus
- 2+ years of experience in a shipyard, dry dock, marine operations, waterfront operations, or vessel repair environment
- Experience supporting vessel docking, undocking, mooring, ballast control, vessel movements, waterfront operations, or dry dock activities
- Familiarity with vessel stability concepts, trim, draft, ballast systems, or docking arrangements
- Ability to read and interpret docking plans, vessel drawings, work packages, or technical documentation
- Experience working with project managers, production teams, vessel crews, contractors, or marine service providers
- Understanding of shipyard safety procedures and maritime work practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; AutoCAD or similar drawing software is a plus
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and variable schedules based on vessel and dock operations
Pay
$40/hour