Dockmaster

Bay Ship & Yacht Co. is a modern shipyard located on the waterfront of San Francisco Bay. We provide dry-docking and repair services to commercial and government vessels including tugboats ferries Coast Guard cutters cruise ships pilot boats yachts and marine vessels of all kinds. We are growing and were looking for motivated new members to add to our team. So if youre looking for interesting work where you can learn something new every day grow personally and professionally then this could be the right opportunity for you. For over 30 years we have been regarded as one of the West Coasts premiere shipyards.

The Dockmaster has the potential in conjunction with the project team to make sure that the customers experience in the yard meets or exceeds Bay Ship & Yachts mission statement of Absolute Customer Satisfaction.

The Dockmaster is responsible for the effective management of drydock operations personnel risk facilities and equipment.

Duties and responsibilities:

(Duties and responsibilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

• Create blocking plans for intact or damaged vessels using a variety of source materials including hired divers
• Ensure that all vessels in Bay Ship & Yachts custody are berthed and secured in a manner that will ensure their safety under constantly changing weather and sea conditions.
• Maintain all syncrolift railways and associated equipment in a good state of repair.
• Interpret drawings specifications about the job order materials and write reports to generate new work.
• Ensure work areas are secure upon completion of assigned shift.
• Recognize and communicate any problems.
• Lead crews to obtain top quality workmanship efficiency employee satisfaction morale communication commitment teamwork and pride.
• Layout blocking on drydocks and syncrolift cradles based on block plans
• Splice 3 strand ropes.
• Build keel and bilge blocks cradles and shoring for supporting ships in dry dock marine railways shipways or building docks using woodworking hand and power tools.
• Use centering chains lasers and magnetic tapes.
• Identify various types of wood (Oak Pine Salt Treated Composite etc.)
• Identify various types of ropes (Nylon Samson single braided double braided synthetic manila etc.)
• Be proficient in dry dock railway and boat lift line handling.
• Moor vessels using different types of mooring equipment (Cleats bitts bollard bitts chocks H bitt etc.).
• Tie various knots (Barge hitch Tow bridal).
• Operate the following equipment completing any required training beforehand:
  • Drydock equipment (Capstan grip hoist flood valves discharge valves)
  • Aircraft tow tractor
  • Cradle jacks (250 ton)
  • Forklifts
  • Impact wrench
  • Come a long
  • Winches
  • JLGs
  • Small boats Oil booms moving floats and Yokoyamas.
• Perform basic chainsaw operation (Startup blade change general maintenance).
• Train on emergency procedures relating to drydocks and syncrolift.
• Complete the maintenance tasks of dry docks and syncrolift successfully.
• Locate Stern Reference Points (SRP).
• Perform rigging duties as needed.
• Read and understand table of offsets.
• Instruct hooking up tugs to vessels.
• Identify all piers and berthing locations within the shipyard.
• Adhere to safety policy and wear personal protective equipment- hard hat safety glasses steel toe boots/shoes and when necessary respirator

Qualifications:

• Must have at least eight (8) years of maritime experience in trade.
• Must have some technical training and experience in the fundamentals of dry-dock operations ensuring safe docking and undocking of vessels using systems like floating drydocks Syncrolift and marine railways.
• Must ensure compliance with safety environmental quality and operational requirements.
• Must have an understanding of math calculations.
• Must have knowledge of and the ability to use and train the use of hand tools and instruments associated with the department.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must be able to work independently to complete responsibilities.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow complex instructions.
• Must know and implement company policies.

Competencies.

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Leadership.
3. Problem Solving/Analysis.
4. Decision Making.
5. Initiative.
6. Results Driven.
7. Thoroughness.

As an Employee-Owned Business we offer excellent benefits that include an Employee Stock Ownership Plan a 401(k) profit-sharing plan paid vacations and holidays and health dental and life insurance.
The pay range is $140k-$150k per year DOE.

Pre-Employment Medical Evaluation Physical Abilities Testing & Drug TestingBay Ship & Yacht Co. is a U.S. Federal Contractor and is required to operate in compliance with current government standards and regulations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation at the companys designated testing facility. The medical evaluation will include a physical exam physical abilities test and drug test for the presence of illegal substances including marijuana as it applies to the U.S. Federal Contractors as well as a background/criminal check.If you believe that you will not pass the medical evaluation & required drug testing you should withdraw your application now.

Bay Ship & Yacht Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation contact the Human Resources Department at .

Bay Ship & Yacht Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation contact the Human Resources Department at