Vessel Maintenance Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for the supervision of all Maintenance Department trades personnel, wherever assigned, and Vessel personnel assigned to the Fairhaven Vessel Maintenance Facility or at any location where Steamship Authority vessels may be under repair or overhaul.
• Direct all Maintenance Department and Vessel personnel assigned to the Fairhaven Vessel Maintenance Facility, Falmouth Maintenance Shop, Hyannis Maintenance Shop and ensure that all work assignments are completed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, while adhering to the guidelines set forth in the Authority’s Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Assess manpower requirements and plan, schedule, and prioritize work assignments to ensure the Authority’s vessels, terminals, and support facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure maintenance personnel maintain all required licenses, certifications, and applicable training, including tracking renewals and coordinating continuing education as needed.
• Responsible for the oversight of payroll records and documentation for Maintenance Department personnel, including daily work reports, vacation and sick leave.
• Maintain, install, and repair equipment operated by personnel in the shops.
• Manage all stockroom and warehouse activities associated with the Falmouth Warehouse and Fairhaven Vessel Maintenance Facility.
• Oversight of safety and environmental compliance at the Fairhaven Vessel Maintenance Facility, including PPE, JHA, and adherence to SSA Environmental programs and plans.
• Investigate and prepare reports on work-related injuries.
• Coordinate procurement of material and equipment necessary for vessel overhaul and repair periods with other department management personnel.
• Review progress of Vessel Overhaul and Repair periods on a weekly basis with the Director of Marine Operations, Director of Engineering and Maintenance and other department management personnel.
• Work closely with Port Engineer, Facilities Engineer, TAG.
• Act as the onsite Safety Compliance and Environmental Compliance Manager.
• Available to manage the Fairhaven Vessel Maintenance Facility on weekends as required and respond to emergency calls at all times.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Required Knowledge

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, equivalent marine experience or shipyard management experience (USCG License preferred).
• Computer literate (MS-Word, Excel, Project and CMMS programs preferred).
• Knowledge in the repair and maintenance of main propulsion and auxiliary systems on vessels.
• Experience supervising various trades personnel in the repair and maintenance of ships.
• General understanding and familiarity with United States Coast Guard regulations for the repair and construction of commercial vessels.
• Familiarity with Subchapter H, I, and K USCG Regulations (preferred).
• Ability to interpret and comprehend engineering drawings.
• Ability to plan work assignments and evaluate manpower resources to develop production schedules for the overhaul and repair of the Authority’s vessels and support facilities.

Human Resources Office

Steamship Authority
228 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
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