Dock Operations Manager-SDCA

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for oversight of day-to-day floating dry dock operations; inclusive of docking of vessels under construction, maintenance or repair.
• Maintains Facility and Mobile equipment repair routine, maintenance and recommends requirements to meet environmental and safety requirements.
• Operates assigned areas within budget forecasts.
• Responsible for safety performance and conforming to company policies.
• Performs routine inspection of the facilities, works with crew to manage general repair and maintenance of the docks, piers & facility.
• Responsible to maintain dock certification and recertification when required;
• Responsible to oversee the safe docking and undocking operations of all vessels
• Responsible for docking and undocking calculations and block plan and building for safe operations
• Manages dock crew for the dock build, the haul in and out of vessels and the maintenance and repair of the dock.
• Manages assigned Dry Dock & facilities personnel.
• Responsible to maintain safety and cleanliness standards and to identify issues requiring maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Monitor weather at all times and take appropriate action to ensure safety of personnel, dock, and vessels on dock.
• Establishes and provides training and qualifies personnel in safe equipment operations of Dry Dock & components, Mobile equipment and lifting equipment.
• Establishes plans and manages planned maintenance for all Austal San Diego facility assets within approved system/database.
• Responsible to maintain ASD equipment within maintenance periodicity.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture or related field; or 10 plus years of direct experience as a Dock Master
• Certified Dock Master –US Navy approved Certification or Certification from commercial authority, preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Experienced in interacting with Production, Customer Representatives, and Equipment Manufacturers;
• Computer literate and familiar with standard Microsoft Office products;
• Thorough knowledge of vessel structural design;
• Thorough knowledge of vessel trim & stability calculations;
• Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems;
• Knowledgeable in Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
• US Citizenship required.