Dock Watch

Colonna's Shipyard, Dock Shop is hiring immediately for: Dockwatch 

Dockwatch conducts routine checks of vessels, provides needed maintenance for equipment, supports the dry dock team. 

This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and FUNCTIONS

• Use a ruler to verify freeboard readings, read gauges and meters, and record logs
• Fire watch duties
• Work independently following clear and detailed instructions given by supervisor
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of Dry Docks and surrounding areas
• Mechanical knowledge is needed to identify emergency leaks on piping and pump systems
• Perform routine checks and preventative maintenance as directed by supervisor
• Performs security walks following RFID checkpoint system

TOOL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required tools will be supplied

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of industrial experience preferred
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with ships force, emergency responders, and shipyard supervisors
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work effectively with others
• Must be a steady, reliable worker
• Must be able to comprehend and follow instructions
• Read measuring tape and/or ruler
• Must have driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must have regular, reliable attendance
• Must be willing to work 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, or swing shift; including all holidays

Work Environment

Exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust , dirt, fumes, gases, smoke, and confined spaces are to be expected .

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position , the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Climb, Reach, Push and Pull, Stoop, Crawl, Kneel, Balance, Lift and Carry various objects and equipment
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or control objects and/or tools
• Access areas of facility and vessels by inclined and vertical ladders
• Hear, talk, and smell
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-7 years maritime experience in trade Technical training preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the Dockhand
• Must be able to work effectively with others Must be a steady, reliable worker
• Must be able to comprehend and follow simple instructions

Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. and our affiliates are pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
EOE / M / F / DISABILITY / VET
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