Senior Vessel Maintenance & Safety Lead

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Insurance package

Annual bonus

Job summary

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and repair activities for its vessel fleet in Atlantic Beach, FL. The role ensures safe, reliable operation, budget adherence, and coordination with shipyard and engineering teams.

Reporting to the Director of Marine Maintenance, you will supervise vessel teams, implement RAM programs, manage spares, and oversee OEM-compliant repairs, with a 24/7 availability mindset and a strong focus on safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of clamshell dredging experience and personnel management.
• Must have OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training.
• Available 24/7 as role requires.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and Incident and Injury Free culture across operations and maintenance.
• Oversee RAM program implementation and fleet reliability efforts.
• Maintain fleet spare parts inventory and critical spares per Min/Max values.
• Coordinate repairs and vendor work with shipyards and engineering teams.
• Supervise vessel teams and schedule maintenance to optimize operations.

Skills

RAM programs

Crew management

Reading drawings

Mechanical systems

Electrical understanding

Hydraulic knowledge

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and repair activities for its vessel fleet in Atlantic Beach, FL. The role ensures safe, reliable operation, budget adherence, and coordination with shipyard and engineering teams.

Reporting to the Director of Marine Maintenance, you will supervise vessel teams, implement RAM programs, manage spares, and oversee OEM-compliant repairs, with a 24/7 availability mindset and a strong focus on safety and performance.