Vessel Maintenance Lead

Alaska Marine Lines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Family health coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance and AD&D

Long term disability

Internal promotions / career growth

Family friendly work hours

Competitive wages

Job summary

Alaska Marine Lines seeks a lead vessel maintenance professional to supervise repair crews, inspect barges and facilities, and coordinate with port engineers and safety inspectors in Seattle-based operations.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in vessel/facility maintenance, shipyard repair, or project management, plus hands-on use of power tools, generators, and related equipment. This role demands flexibility, travel to AK as needed, and unwavering safety adherence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct vessel repair crews 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

Vessel maintenance

Facilities maintenance

Leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Generators

Pumps

Compressors

Forklifts

Job description

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for strong leader with experience in vessel maintenance. This is a lead level position performing regular inspections and maintenance on Alaska Marine Lines barges, terminals and facilities. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

Education and/or Experience:

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.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to meet a flexible work schedule.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, nights and weekends as required.
• Must be able to travel to Alaska for work up to 4 weeks per year.
• 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.
• Able to learn and retain vessel terms and basic vessel design.
• Be self-motivated and able to communicate clearly and well with coworkers
• Able to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment.
• Working knowledge of power tools, hand tools, steel repair techniques, arresting corrosion, basic machinery like generators, fans, compressor, and pumps.
• Ability to operate and maintain: forklifts, mini loaders, industrial dehumidifier, gen set, compressor.
• PC skills required: Windows, Excel, Outlook, keyboarding proficiency.

Benefits Package:

Paid Time off– start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time

Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in additional to PTO

Health Insurance - medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions ($50/month)

Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family

401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

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

Long term disability – we pay for at no cost to you

Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

Family friendly work hours (closed on weekends and paid holidays)

Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews