Dockmaster & Waterfront Operations Manager

Job Description

The Dockmaster is the principal expert on, and is directly responsible for executing, the transfer, undocking, and docking of all vessels. The Dockmaster has full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a multi-disciplinary crew of pipefitters, machinists, electricians, and painters, conducting maintenance, repair, and operation of BIW’s Floating Dry Dock #3.  As the Waterfront Operations Manager, oversees waterfront safety and operations within the shipyard.  The Dockmaster directly reports to the Vice President of Facilities, and has a secondary report to the Director of Test & Trials.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees day to day management of dock crew including work assignments, project planning, and direct supervision as required.
• Execution of dry dock preventative maintenance program including timely record keeping and record retention.
• Maintaining certification of Floating Dry Dock and Land Level Transfer Facility under MILSTD 1625D.
• Planning and executing all major inspections and dock evolutions, including vessel transfers and launches.
• Oversight of safe berthing of vessels including mooring arrangements, gangways, ship’s stability, and pier facilities.
• Waterfront operational scheduling including ship movements, tug and barge movements, diving, dredging, and facility inspection and repair.
• Schedules and supervises all hydrographic surveys and maintenance dredging of facility, and hydrographic survey of river channel.
• Principal POC for coordination with the River Pilot / Trials Master and assist tugboats for all ship movements.
• Monitors weather, tides, and river conditions, and advises senior leadership and other departments as necessary.
• Supervises operation of BIW owned tug boat barges.
• Supervises all diving operations.
• Communicating and liaising with other departments in the shipyard to execute work, as required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawing and publications, and engineering studies.
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times for all employees.
• Monitors all environmental conditions on waterfront, and notifies management if conditions become unsafe for operations.
• Occasional travel to other GD shipyards, for training and support opportunities.
• Carry a BIW mobile phone and support BIW scheduling requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, Marine Transportation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Formal training in principals and mathematics of ship’s stability.

• Certified as Facility Operations Supervisor IAW USN MILSTD 1625D or qualified USN Docking Officer IAW NAVSEA Instruction 9997.3.

Preferred:

• Unlimited 3/AE Engineer or 3/M license issued by USCG.

Required/Preferred Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity NAVSEA MILSTD 1625D and NSTM997.
• Experience with commercial or military dry-docking evolutions.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting ship’s drawing, project specifications, etc.
• Ship handling ability.
• Familiarity with Maximo, NS5, or equivalent computer-based PMS.
• Proficiency in computers, to include Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Familiarity with maritime and shipyard industry best safety practices.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to self-manage and take initiative; must be a self-starter requiring limited supervision.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with commercial diving operations.
• Familiarity with commercial dredging operations.
• Familiarity with commercial tug and barge operations.
• Familiarity with planning and conducting confined space entry evolutions for inspection and repairs.
• Familiarity with operation, maintenance, and repair of: marine diesel generators, high-voltage electrical distribution systems, hydraulic systems, ballast control systems, and firefighting systems.
• Project management.