Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager - Mechanical Division

The Opportunity:

The Maintenance Managers shall provide overall management of maintenance or repair activities for their assigned vessels ensuring each vessel is maintaining safe and reliable operational status. This position is accountable for budgetary adherence and costs associated with each assigned vessel. The Maintenance Manager, as necessary, shall coordinate with Operational team members, Company Shipyard Managers, Engineering Team Members and approved vendors in support of maintenance or repair activities for their assigned vessels. This position reports directly to the Director of Marine Maintenance.

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 136-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free (IIF) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture. The Company's commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, promote, and prioritize safety and Incident and Injury Free culture in all facets of operations and maintenance.
• Lead the respective vessel teams in the implementation and enforcement of Reliability (RAM) programs.
• Monitor / control plant spending.
• Work with various departments to maintain "fleet-level" spare parts inventory and critical spares quantities as set by Min/Max values.
• Support Project or Maintenance Superintendents in performing Quality Control checks, tests, and inspections
• Manage and direct the Project or Maintenance Superintendents to schedule and coordinate repairs to best fit operations schedule and achieve "best value" with all repairs.
• Coordinate with Vessel Captains & Dredge Manager to ensure wear items are properly evaluated, inventoried and maintained to prevent premature failures.
• Work with the Purchasing department to acquire all services and materials according to Procurement Policy in a timely manner to maintain the fleet operational status.
• Attend vessel repair periods working with the Dry-dock team as a technical rep for the mechanical aspects of repairs. Assist in writing specs and settling invoices for these repairs
• Visit dredges and job sites to work with the onboard personnel to generate and prioritize crew work lists and future repair / upgrade lists.
• During vessel visits make sure all repairs/modification/projects are completed with a high level of detail and according to OEM specifications
• Participate in Pre & Post Project Vessel Inspections to help identify damage and maintenance issues.
• Participate in In Project IIF Launch Meetings and Technical Handovers.

Requirements:

• (10) Years of Clamshell Dredging Experience and personnel management skills.
• Marine Engineering, Chief Engineer & Shipyard experience preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training
• Requires you to be available (within reason) at all times. This position is a 24/7 hour role.
• Requires understanding of how Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, equipment operate as well as general understanding of Regulatory requirements for marine vessels.
• Strong familiarity with Confined Space Entry Requirements and procedures.
• Strong ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings and schematics.
• Experience in DC Motors / Generators & PLC based control circuits
• Ability to manage repairs or modifications on multiple systems and equipment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced multi-task work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, to aid in crew and subordinate management.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PPT, Project)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants' 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

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