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:

• 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 or Unlimited 1/AE Engineer or C/M license issued by USCG or higher.

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.