Maritime Docking Infrastructure Maintenance Coordinator

Everett Ship Service & Repair; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Apprenticeship programs

Job summary

Everett Ship Repair is seeking a Maritime Docking Infrastructure Maintenance Coordinator to ensure the dry-dock is ready, with systems inspected and paperwork precise, so crews can execute and the fleet sail on time. You will coordinate maintenance, repairs, upgrades and overhauls in full alignment with NAVSEA requirements, while championing OSHA and shipyard safety across diverse trades.

The role emphasizes documentation, configuration control, and daily safety briefings to keep projects on

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher degree required.
• 2–3 years in maintenance, overhaul, or shipyard operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and NAVSEA items preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate dock maintenance and modernization activities using written procedures and schedules.
• Execute against NAVSEA Standard Items, Technical Manuals, drawings, and Work Specifications.
• Champion OSHA, NAVSEA, and shipyard safety practices—gas-free engineering, confined space, and hot work controls.
• Monitor progress, labor loading, material readiness, cost performance, and schedule adherence.
• Inspect mechanical, piping, and auxiliary systems during all dock evolutions; record and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain configuration control and work authorization; keep documentation complete and accurate.
• Review/approve JHAs, work control forms, and test/inspection plans to drive first-time quality.
• Lead daily production touchpoints, toolbox talks, and safety briefings that keep teams aligned.
• Identify growth work; partner with the Dry Dock Maintenance Supervisor to prioritize and execute solutions.
• Engage with NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, and DoD personnel during audits, inspections, and certifications.

Skills

Decision making

Technical interpretation

Coordination

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma or higher degree

Tools

NAVSEA Standard Items

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Maritime Docking Infrastructure Maintenance Coordinator

Picture a critical docking window: vessels queued, schedules tight, safety non-negotiable. You ensure the dry dock is ready—systems inspected, controls verified, paperwork precise—so crews can execute confidently and the fleet can sail on time. That’s the impact you’ll have at Everett Ship Repair (ESR), the Pacific Northwest’s premier repair and conversion facility, founded in 2019 and strategically growing alongside our U.S. Navy neighbor.

Mission

Steward the reliability of ESR’s dry-dock assets by coordinating maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and overhauls in full alignment with NAVSEA requirements—elevating readiness, quality, and operational availability.

How You’ll Contribute

Plan and coordinate dock maintenance and modernization activities using written procedures and schedules. Execute against NAVSEA Standard Items, Technical Manuals, drawings, and Work Specifications. Champion OSHA, NAVSEA, and shipyard safety practices—gas-free engineering, confined space, and hot work controls. Monitor progress, labor loading, material readiness, cost performance, and schedule adherence. Inspect mechanical, piping, and auxiliary systems during all dock evolutions; record and resolve discrepancies. Maintain configuration control and work authorization; keep documentation complete and accurate. Review/approve JHAs, work control forms, and test/inspection plans to drive first-time quality. Lead daily production touchpoints, toolbox talks, and safety briefings that keep teams aligned. Identify growth work; partner with the Dry Dock Maintenance Supervisor to prioritize and execute solutions. Engage with NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, and DoD personnel during audits, inspections, and certifications.

Background That Fits

Diploma or higher degree. At least 2–3 years in maintenance, overhaul, or shipyard operations. Demonstrated preventive maintenance know-how. Knowledge of OSHA standards. Experience with NAVSEA Standard Items (preferred).

What You Bring

Confident decision-making in regulated, schedule-critical environments. Ability to interpret technical manuals and work specifications accurately. Clear, timely coordination and communication across diverse trade teams. Strong troubleshooting skills; meticulous about safety, quality, and detail. Comfort with maintenance tracking platforms, work controls, and documentation workflows.

Security & Regulatory

Compliance with ITAR, export control regulations, and classified material handling procedures is required.

Where and How You’ll Work

Naval shipyards, dry docks, and controlled/restricted -access facilities. Expect extended hours, shifts, weekends, and on-call support during critical operations. Work includes confined spaces, work at heights, hazardous materials, noise, and marine exposure. Use of PPE and compliance with all safety/security procedures are mandatory.

Equipment You’ll Use

Boom CraneOverhead CraneForklifts

Areas of Proficiency

Equipment Repair & MaintenanceDry Dock MaintenanceEquipment ReadinessNAVSEAPreventative MaintenanceShip RepairSystems MaintenanceSystem Inspection

Rewards & Growth

401(k) and 401(k) matchingHealth insuranceHealth savings accountDental insuranceVision insuranceGroup Life Insurance with optional supplemental life and disability insurance programsPaid time off9 paid holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramCulture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

Our Principles

Equal Employment Opportunity: Everett Ship Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Everett Ship Repair is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.