Vessel Maintenance at Alaska Marine Lines in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for a Vessel Maintenance Technician. This person will perform regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on Alaska Marine Lines facilities, barges, and terminals. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform inspections and maintenance of vessels including deck repairs, cleaning, dewatering, opening and closing tanks.


• Help load and unload rail barges as needed and directed.


• Assist with facilities repairs; buildings, roofs, winches, A-frames, ramps and other marine equipment.


• Work with and lead contract labor.


• Clear and inspect tanks for entry and safety documentation.


• Clean, dry, de-scale and de-humidify vessel tanks.


• Perform and document marine facility inspections.


• Inspect and fuel equipment.


• Maintain an awareness of safety and utilize personal protective gear at all times.


• Keep work environment clean, tidy, and organized to aid workers and comply with regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands in the work environment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Able to pass Shipyard Competent Person Certificate.


• Valid driver’s license and good driving record is preferred.


• Must be eligible to apply and be issued a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential).


• Able to meet forklift certification requirements


• Identification or passport valid for travel required.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to meet a flexible work schedule.


• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.


• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines.


• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position. Daily physical presence is required.


• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision. 


• Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment.


• Must be flexible and adaptive to constant changes and be able to work in a high stress environment.


• PC skills required:  Windows, Excel, Outlook, keyboarding proficiency.


• Ability and wiliness to travel to Alaska or other ports up to 10% of the year.


• Working knowledge of air tools, a tape measure, basic hand tools, carpentry, and plumbing.

Our Benefits include:

Paid Time off - 8 paid holidays, 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) and extended leave paid time

Health - Complete benefit plan including medical, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts

Health for your family – we contribute towards medical, dental and vision for your spouse and dependents with low employee contributions

401(k) - we match of up to 50% of your first 6% contribution after 1 year of service

Additional retirement contribution – we add an annual contribution equal to 3% of your pay after 1 year of service

Tuition Reimbursement - Up to 50% of tuition and books with a maximum of $3,500 per fiscal year

Employee assistance program – free and confidential counseling and problem solving to deal with life

Life Insurance and AD&D – we provide at no cost to you

Long term disability – we provide at no cost to you