10 years of Clamshell Dredging experience and personnel management skills.
Marine Engineering, Chief Engineer, and Shipyard experience preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training certification.
Availability for a 24/7 role, within reason.
Understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic equipment operations and regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with Confined Space Entry requirements and procedures.
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings and schematics.
Experience with DC Motors/Generators and PLC-based control circuits.
Strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PPT, Project).
Responsibilities
Lead and promote a safety-first culture in all operations and maintenance activities.
Implement and enforce Reliability (RAM) programs across vessel teams.
Monitor and control budgetary spending for maintenance activities.
Maintain fleet-level spare parts inventory according to Min/Max values.
Support Quality Control checks, tests, and inspections alongside Project or Maintenance Superintendents.
Schedule and coordinate repairs to align with operational schedules for optimal value.
Evaluate and maintain wear items in coordination with Vessel Captains and Dredge Manager.
Acquire services and materials in a timely manner per Procurement Policy.
Act as a technical representative during vessel repair periods, assisting with specifications and invoices.
Visit job sites to collaborate with onboard personnel on work lists and future repairs.
Ensure all repairs and modifications meet OEM specifications during vessel visits.
Participate in Pre & Post Project Vessel Inspections to identify maintenance issues.
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus program.
401(k) with 100% company matching of the first 6% of contributions and immediate vesting.
Annual profit-sharing contributions to 401(k) based on company performance.
Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
Full Job Description
Maintenance Manager - Mechanical Division
The Opportunity:
The Maintenance Managers shall provide overall management of maintenance or repair activities for their assigned vessels ensuring each vessel is maintaining safe and reliable operational status. This position is accountable for budgetary adherence and costs associated with each assigned vessel. The Maintenance Manager, as necessary, shall coordinate with Operational team members, Company Shipyard Managers, Engineering Team Members and approved vendors in support of maintenance or repair activities for their assigned vessels. This position reports directly to the Director of Marine Maintenance.
Responsibilities:
Lead, promote, and prioritize safety and Incident and Injury Free culture in all facets of operations and maintenance.
Lead the respective vessel teams in the implementation and enforcement of Reliability (RAM) programs.
Monitor / control plant spending.
Work with various departments to maintain "fleet-level" spare parts inventory and critical spares quantities as set by Min/Max values.
Support Project or Maintenance Superintendents in performing Quality Control checks, tests, and inspections
Manage and direct the Project or Maintenance Superintendents to schedule and coordinate repairs to best fit operations schedule and achieve "best value" with all repairs.
Coordinate with Vessel Captains & Dredge Manager to ensure wear items are properly evaluated, inventoried and maintained to prevent premature failures.
Work with the Purchasing department to acquire all services and materials according to Procurement Policy in a timely manner to maintain the fleet operational status.
Attend vessel repair periods working with the Dry-dock team as a technical rep for the mechanical aspects of repairs. Assist in writing specs and settling invoices for these repairs
Visit dredges and job sites to work with the onboard personnel to generate and prioritize crew work lists and future repair / upgrade lists.
During vessel visits make sure all repairs/modification/projects are completed with a high level of detail and according to OEM specifications
Participate in Pre & Post Project Vessel Inspections to help identify damage and maintenance issues.
Participate in In Project IIF Launch Meetings and Technical Handovers.
Requirements:
(10) Years of Clamshell Dredging Experience and personnel management skills.
Requires you to be available (within reason) at all times. This position is a 24/7 hour role.
Requires understanding of how Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, equipment operate as well as general understanding of Regulatory requirements for marine vessels.
Strong familiarity with Confined Space Entry Requirements and procedures.
Strong ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings and schematics.
Experience in DC Motors / Generators & PLC based control circuits
Ability to manage repairs or modifications on multiple systems and equipment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced multi-task work environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, to aid in crew and subordinate management.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PPT, Project)
Benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus program.
401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants' 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance.
Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life and Disability insurance plans.
About Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is a provider of dredging services in the United States. The company's services include capital dredging, coastal protection, and more. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation serves customers in a variety of industries, including energy, government, and commercial.
