DOCKMASTERJAG Ketchikan is recruiting for a Dockmaster from cities across the United States to join the JAG Marine Group family of companies. The Dockmaster is based at the JAG Ketchikan Inc., Shipyard in Ketchikan, Alaska and relocation is required upon acceptance of an employment offer.
Travel is required for all JAG employees.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Dockmaster is responsible for the efficient and safe docking of marine vessels.
QualificationsYou MUST have prior verifiable experience as a Dock Master at a Shipyard with the following:
- Shipyard: 5 years (Required).
- Drydock: 5 years (Required).
- Syncrolift: 1 year (Preferred).
Responsibilities- Calculates and submits [with technical support from Naval Architects for some calculations] all necessary documents, including docking plans, block loading plans and stability information required for drydocking vessels.
- Plans, schedules, supervises and coordinates block building, docking and undocking of all vessels.
- Schedule, attend and present docking/un-docking schedules in meetings with clients and production.
- Assumes responsibility for vessel, ship lift, adjacent facilities and personnel during drydocking operations, and while vessel is docked.
- Analysis and approval of loading changes to dry docked vessels, prior, during, and post docking.
- Monitor vessel movement, securing lines, and always ensuring safe berthing while in custody of the contractor. Oversees tidal management of gangways and vessel connections.
- Direct supervision of the Dry Dock Rigging crew with regard to scheduling and coordinating all dry dock functions, all block builds, all crane operations, and all vessel service connections.
- Coordinates with production prior to blocking design to provide a blocking system that best suits the repair plan.
- Achieves financial objectives by managing staffing levels and material.
- Maintain inventory of blocking material, specialized blocking systems, jacking equipment and transport dollies.
- Coordinate with tugboats, pilots, and other vessel personnel to ensure efficient docking procedures.
- Coordinates with the Manager of Facilities to ensure shiplift, rail system, associated utilities and infrastructure are in a state of good order.
- Keeps management informed of problems, emergencies and decisions made during work shift.
- Coordinates activities with Project Managers, facilities personnel and estimators to maintain dry dock schedules and maximize dock use.
- Schedules and supervises all inspections of the Shiplift and related infrastructure. Assist in managing the docking schedule to optimize vessel movements.
- Sustains ongoing maintenance logs, docking log, and Certification of lift.
- Administers all drydocking paperwork, tests and inspections, including safety certification of dry docks.
- Works with the Manager of Facilities to submit formal requests and justifications for long-term repairs, preventive maintenance and/or modifications to drydocks.
- Ensures that dry dock operation as well as maintenance/ repair are conducted in compliance with company, state and federal environmental policies and practices.
- Ensures cleanliness of docks prior to submergence.
• Utilizes CAD to layout and plan dockings, vessel berthage, and vessel shifting.
- Conduct safety briefing prior to docking/in-docking or any maintenance/repair operation.
- Manages, supervises and mentors subordinates. Oversee 15-20 employees under the direction of the Dockmaster during docking operations.
- Active management support with emergency response drills and activities.
Additional RequirementsMust be eligible to work in the U.S. and have a clean background for a minimum 10 years and able to pass 10 panel drug screen. Immediate opening.
PayPay will range from $130K-$150K
Actual working schedule dependent on project needs and requirements.HOW TO APPLY:JAG offers several convenient options for Tradesmen to apply for a position with our company:
Submit your Resumé here through the Indeed Platform.Apply On Our Website: Submit an application and upload your resumé on our website at https://jag-ind-marine.com/apply-now/.
Email: Email a copy of your resumé with a brief introduction to recruiting @ jagmarinegroup.com (No Spaces). Please include the Job Title you are applying for in the Subject line of your email.
Fax: You may also Fax your resumé to us at
If you have additional questions, please contact JAG Human Resources by phone at
+1.517.995.4524 (4JAG). 
