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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned. Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or multi-craft work crew.

• Works from ship specifications, work orders, and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Repairs and inspects rudder, wheel, and shafting.
• Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property.
• Tubing assembly and testing of condensers and heat exchanger.
• Under supervision, removes and installs ship’s propellers and shafts, using air and electrical chainfalls and various other equipment.
• Basic repair of evaporators.
• Diesel engine theory and repairs.
• Performs basic winch and windless repairs - steam and hydraulic.
• Consistently exceeds Journey Level criteria.
• Researches and suggests written comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs).
• Repairs and inspects pumps and mechanical seals.
• Responsible for being conversant in all quality assurance requirements.
• Opens and inspects/repair rudders and shafting which includes bearings and surfaces.
• According to manufacturers’ specifications, disassembles and inspects for wear, damage and possible malfunction of ships mechanical equipment aboard vessel and in shop, including but not limited to gas, diesel, and steam engines, electrical motors and accessories including valving, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.

ESSENTIAL SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Underwater hull machinery, including bearings.
• Shipboard systems including condensers, heat exchangers, fuel and lube oil, and cooling.
• Ability to do percentages, metric and decimal conversions, multiply fractions and decimals as required for use in measurements,.
• Steam systems.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Communicates effectively, works independently or in a group.
• Propulsion basics including variable pitch props.
• Blowers, winches, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Pumps - types and mechanical seals.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school or GED or equivalent combination of 6-10years of education and directly applicable work and/or proven skills in the trade.

Journey Level 1 Ship Repair

Some knowledge of several skills with more advanced knowledge of 1 primary skill and possess at least 1 certification (hours in skilled trade & demonstrated proficiency). Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill, but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with little or no supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Four-hour fire watch certification, must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

HAZWOPER-First Responder Awareness Level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting, Standing, Walking, Crouching, Kneeling/Crawling, Stooping, Twisting, Climbing, Balancing, Leg/Foot Use (To repetitively operate machine controls), Reaching, Handling/Grasping, Fingering/Feeling, Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/Carrying.

Talking, Hearing, Vision, Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less), Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet of more), Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision to judge distance/ spatial relationships), Color Vision (if required to distinguish colors for job performance or safety), Field of Vision (if required to observe a large field of vision while keeping eye fixed on a given point for job performance or safety), and Smell.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Other mental/psychological demands: Works in a noisy, dangerous environment, and works at heights.
• Interaction/communication with others: Frequently- Interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation. May work with several individuals in a confined space.
• Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
• Works independently or in a group: Frequently- Works in the presence of other individuals performing duties.
• Flexibility: May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.
• Repetitive work: Work is similar on a day to day basis.
• Directs/supervises others: Not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Other: None
• Works outdoors: Frequently- Works on shipboard exposed to typical Oregon weather.
• Other Exposures: May be exposed to smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil and grease.
• Works indoors: Frequently- Works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust and noise.
• Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses: grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, come-a-long, chainfall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, automatic multi-head burning machine, hydraulic press and punch, large and small plate rolls, carbon saw, large surface slab for securing fabrication, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of hand tools.
• Safety equipment required: Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, and leather shoes, and other equipment as required/needed.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.