Senior Vessel Maintenance Lead

Alaska Marine Lines in; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Health Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Long term disability

Career advancement

Family friendly hours

Job summary

Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a lead level technician to oversee maintenance and inspections of company vessels, barges, terminals, and facilities. The role requires directing repair crews, coordinating with port engineers, and ensuring safety during operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in vessel maintenance or related fields and can manage multiple tasks, tools, and schedules while traveling to Alaska as needed. Seattle-based work emphasis with strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in vessel and facility maintenance, shipyard repair, or project management preferred.
• Basic understanding of tools, procedures, and techniques used in the marine trade for maintaining and repairing vessels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct vessel repair crew and contractors for company vessels primarily at Seattle facilities.
• Assist Rail Logistics Coordinator and fill in as needed when rail barge is in port.
• Identify and document structural damage to vessels and consult with port engineers regarding repairs.
• Perform inspections and maintenance of vessels including deck repairs, cleaning, dewatering, opening and closing tanks, fuel levels, machinery inspections.
• Communicate daily and coordinate with Port Engineers regarding vessel maintenance, repairs, Coast Guard and ABS inspections.
• Organize contractors and conduct barge deck repairs in coordination with operational schedule.
• Clear and inspect tanks for entry and safety documentation.
• Clean, dry, de-scale and de-humidify vessel tanks.
• Document, record, and communicate inspection concerns and arrange for needed maintenance and repairs.
• Inspect and fuel equipment as needed.
• Assist facility crew with repairs of facility buildings, terminals, winches, A-frames, ramps and other terminal equipment when requested.
• Arrange for and direct contract labor as needed with clear communication and prioritize safety.
• Maintain an awareness of safety and utilize personal protective gear at all times.
• Keep work environment and tools clean, tidy, and organized to aid workers and comply with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Planning and prioritization

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Steel repair techniques

Generators

Pumps

Compressors

Forklifts

Mini loaders

Industrial dehumidifier

Job description

Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a lead level technician to oversee maintenance and inspections of company vessels, barges, terminals, and facilities. The role requires directing repair crews, coordinating with port engineers, and ensuring safety during operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in vessel maintenance or related fields and can manage multiple tasks, tools, and schedules while traveling to Alaska as needed. Seattle-based work emphasis with strict safety standards.