Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position contributes to and assist with the maintenance, safety and operations of the docks in Seattle; including supporting the project production work for planning and completing the docking and undocking of vessels safely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

1. Works with the Dockmaster to plan docking and undocking activities; performs calculations; prepare and lays out blocks; gathers and maintains weight logs and docking plans.

2. Plans and arranges for required docking support systems such as emergency systems, gear, and staffing.

3. Directs the completion of project work through the hourly craft employees and contractors. Coordinates tasks for each job among customers, contract administrators, and craft workers and revises daily/weekly schedules as needed. Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to repair schedules.

4. Follows necessary steps to assure and maintain ship and dry dock safety during docking and undocking process; assures adherence to work place rules and safety practices.

5. Applies thorough understanding of ship conditions in relation to the applicable dry dock to assure safe docking and undocking.

6. Works with repair contractor's representatives, vessel owners, port engineers and vessel personnel to ensure proper condition of vessel for dry docking, vessel movements and vessel services.

7. Plans, supervises and coordinates block building.

8. Assumes responsibility for vessel, dry dock, adjacent facilities and personnel during dry docking operations. Assists other production departments in supervising, scheduling and coordinating dry dock functions.

9. Achieves financial objectives by managing staffing levels and material.

10. Coordinates with the Facilities Department to ensure all utilities normally available at the dry docks are in a state of good order.

11. Supports the completion of dry-docking paperwork, tests, inspections, and preventative maintenance.

12. Works with the Dockmaster to submit formal requests and justifications for long-term repairs and/or modifications to dry docks.

13. Oversees docking operations and management in the absence of the Dockmaster.

JOB SCOPE:

The role operates within established guidelines, but must use sound judgment and independent decision making when carrying out job responsibilities. He/she has the ability to influence and recommend modifying existing protocols. The role reports to the Dockmaster. Failure to meet the expectations of the job could result in capital asset failure and the resulting loss of production and profit.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

The role supervises up to 50 hourly craft employees providing general to specific direction as required for dry-docking evolutions or projects assigned.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

The individual Interacts with various levels in the company and customers. When docking activities are taking place, this position serves as an internal expert and the activity supervisor with those assigned to assist with docking of vessels. In some instances may exercise position authority regarding issues of safety, technical errors and/or legal risk. Coordinates and supervises subcontractors with the Facility Department for dry dock maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of marine-related equipment, ship repair / construction techniques and sequencing of ship repair activities.

• Knowledgeable of shipyard safety practices.

• Ability to perform complex calculations with detail and accuracy involved in determining vessel stability and docking processes.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret ship repair specifications, blue prints, general business periodicals, marine repair/shipyard professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondences and procedures.

• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Able to accomplish tasks through influencing those not in the direct line of authority.

• Skilled at interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, working with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Effective at resolving conflict.

• Skilled at providing positive customer service.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED Certificate is required.

Experience in ship repair and maintenance is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: May require Naval certifications to perform docking work for Naval vessels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced shipyard with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the shipyard. The individual will be in production areas of the yard and onboard ships. He/she must be able to walk to and from job sites. The person must be able to climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders; to enter confined areas and tanks; to work at heights. The incumbent must be able to frequently bend, squat, crawl, twist and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. He/she may be required to work more than 8-hour shifts and weekend work. There may be local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While in production areas will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dusts and odors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our goal is to provide a strong compensation package in support of industrial jobs that matter – to the local economy – and communities in which we operate. To achieve this goal, Vigor’s total compensation philosophy will remain flexible and therefore, subject to periodic review and revision to assure it continues to be sustainable and that is supports the Vigor Code and Culture Values.

Vigor’s total compensation philosophy considerations include the following:

• Encourage leadership and competency building by linking career development and individual performance to greater income earnings opportunities.
• Base pay for positions shall be set slightly below market.
• Base pay provided to individuals shall be determined in consideration of market data, internal equity, and overall job performance.
• Annual cash compensation, which includes base pay and incentive compensation bonus, shall be target to be above market when the Company’s overall financial performance has been positive.
• Objective is to attract and retain the best performers.
• Employee health, welfare and 401K retirement benefits taken together are above market average provided overall company performance remains positive.

At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.