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BAE Systems

Dockmaster I

Jacksonville, FL

Job Description
SUMMARY
Supervising all drydocking and undocking operations while ensuring the safety of personnel, ship being docked, and the safe operation of the dry docks at all times.

I. SAFETY
Leader and Initiator in Safety. Ensures project team compliance with all company & OSHA regulated safety requirements/standards.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Ensures compliance with appropriate Company, EPA, OSHA, and USCG regulations.
  • Ensures maintenance and associated record keeping of the floating dry dock and marine railways.
  • Plans and executes safe drydocking evolutions and vessel launchings.
  • Maintains positive stability of all vessels under company control.
  • Plans and schedules manpower, material, and equipment.
  • Trains personnel in the various aspects of dry dock operation and maintenance.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
  • Some travel required.
III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Supervises personnel assigned during vessel drydocking evolutions, vessel launching, vessel movements, dry dock maintenance, and preparations for aforementioned.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required/preferred.

All new employees will be subject to a background investigation as well as customer approval.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
  • NAVSEA Certified Dockmaster/FOS
  • Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering from a four year college or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Successfully completed a drydocking training course by DM Consulting, or similar.
  • Knowledge of MIL-STD 1625 series, NAVSHIPS Technical Manual, Chapter 997, and Facility Certification Reports.
  • Knowledge of docking procedures, ship handling, and ship design
  • Proficient in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access, and AutoCAD.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with metric system conversions.

REASONING ABILITY
Shall possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Shall possess the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified by Naval Sea Systems Command, having successfully completed the NAVSEA Drydocking Course

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels, piers, docks, & work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, & ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Client-provided location(s): Jacksonville, FL, USA
Job ID: BAE-1238163587
Employment Type: Full Time