Careers

JMR is an expanding company that offers excellent opportunities for personal career growth to individuals committed to lifelong learning and willing to work hard in the ship repair industry. Our Company teams up with barge and tug owners, fishing vessels, yachts, small boats, and commercial vessel operators such as TOTE, Crowley, and Manson, along with the U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

If you are looking for an exciting career with a company where you can advance your skills while receiving fair compensation and a competitive benefits package, then JMR is a good fit for you. Scroll down to see our open positions.

JMR offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance (including coverage for Dependents)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Legal Resources and ID Theft Protection
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holiday Leave

ECR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of ECR to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, service in the Uniformed Services of the US, or any other protected class under relevant law.

Open Positions

  • Job type: Full-time
  • Shift and schedule: 8 hour shift
  • Location: 4100 Haines Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Job Summary:

Reporting to Project Managers while on assigned projects, directs and coordinates production efforts through assigned supervisory personnel and subcontractors. With the guidance of the Project Manager, helps establish aggressive production schedules and budgets, and ensures that plans, goals, and requirements are being met. Achieves goals by collaborating with team members to establish plans for successful execution of work. The Superintendent 2 is a seasoned employee who establishes and raises the standard for the Superintendent role for the Company. Given the experience and proficiency in working as a Superintendent, the scope of responsibility for this role is commensurate with that of larger, more complex projects. With progressive training, development, and experience, the Superintendent 2 can be entrusted with Project Manager responsibilities for smaller projects under the guidance of seasoned Project Managers.

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinates with craft Foreman to ensure that material, tooling, information, manpower, and equipment is available to support schedule and project requirements.
  • Coordinates with supervision and subcontractors to obtain optimum production, by establishing priorities and coordinating efforts between trades.
  • Assists the Project Manager and collaborates with assigned project QA personnel to ensure that all required reports are submitted by trade supervisors.
  • Ensures that no additional work is performed outside of what is designated in contract specifications, and effectively interprets specification ambiguities.
  • Recognizes and addresses change work and helps articulate appropriate arguments for condition found reports.
  • Consults with trade supervision and customers to assess technical conflicts and provides recommendations for resolution.
  • Promotes a strong culture of Safety in their engagement with Production teams.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to work with minimal direction.
  • Ability to independently determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
  • Ability to provide guidance to others.
  • Ability to determine appropriate actions, methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for expediting results by exercising independent judgment within defined practices and policies.
  • Ability to follow an organized method in approach to work while being cognizant of the time needed to provide a service or product.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Strong communication skills, including oral, written and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with subordinates, management, and customers.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Must have Microsoft Office Software experience, and knowledge of Microsoft Project is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or other engineering fields preferred.
  • Three to five years related marine, shipyard or industrial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be able to gain access to military installations.
  • Must successfully pass a drug screen and background investigation.

Experience:

  • Ship Repair: 5 years (Preferred)

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Shift and schedule: 8 hour shift
  • Location: 4100 Haines Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Job Summary:

Supervises and coordinates activities of trade workers on an assigned project.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for assigning daily tasks to trade personnel assigned to him by the foreman. Review, understand, and implement daily plans to maintain the production schedule while minimizing the impact to the budget. Analyze and resolve day to day issues including personnel conflicts, safety concerns, quality issues, and material constraints. Assess areas of concern prior to assigning personnel to a task and review the concerns with the personnel to implement a strategy to ensure compliance with all technical and safety requirements. Submit condition reports either to the Foreman for review or directly to the Project Manager/Superintendant. Hold daily safety refreshers with assigned personnel and maintain QA documentation as required for tasks being accomplished. Attend daily on sight production meetings and report issues, concerns, and daily progress to the PM. Responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of department staff. The Supervisor will also perform other duties as assigned. This position will also assure organizational compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental, state, local and federal regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience:

High School diploma or GED required with three to five years related marine, shipyard or industrial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

JMR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, ECR&F complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Location: 1901 Hill Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Job Summary:

Responsible for maintaining, supervising, and training experienced trade personnel required to accomplish all assigned and upcoming tasks. Ensure that all material required by the Foreman’s craft is requisitioned in a timely manner and on site in accordance with schedule requirements so that jobs are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

Ensure required trade personnel, material, and equipment is available to support all ongoing and upcoming projects. Allocate supervision and trade personnel to each job. Determines appropriate procedures required to accomplish technical requirements of each job and relays this to the trade supervisors. Responsible for the timely requisitioning of material and equipment for each job. Coordinates with Project Manager and or Superintendant when required to ensure schedule requirements can be met and condition reports concerning technical requirements are properly submitted and priced. Assist in estimating both growth work and new work when required. Ensure supervisors are compliant with time keeping procedures. Coordinates with HR, Safety, QA, and the Production Manager to maintain all employee training and certifications. Responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of department staff. The Foreman will also perform other duties as assigned. This position will also assure organizational compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, and state, local and federal regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience:

High School diploma or GED required but Associates degree preferred with three to five years related marine, shipyard or industrial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Must have Microsoft Office Software experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Project a plus.

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Shift and schedule: Weekends as needed, Monday to Friday
  • Location: 4100 Haines Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Job Summary:

Directs and coordinates production efforts of all shop including planning, scheduling, and ensures required equipment, material, and personnel are available to complete all assigned jobs within budget, on time and with no rework required

Responsibilities:

  • Assure organizational compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental, state, local and federal regulations.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations and requirements.
  • Ability to write reports, and procedures and processes to comply with QA Policy.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Review all job requirements to ensure that technical requirements can be met, and proper personnel are readily available to accomplish requirements.
  • Alert Production Manager if there are requirements that cannot be accomplished by the shop so that other avenues may be pursued to accomplish the requirements.
  • Ensure required personnel, material, and equipment is available to support all ongoing and upcoming projects.
  • Provide proper supervision to each project along with knowledgeable and experienced trade workers as required.
  • Ensure that all material is requisitioned on a timely basis so that the production team can accomplish work in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Provide proper accurate estimates.
  • Ensure reports are submitted with sound technical recommendations, and schedule conflict resolution.
  • Ensure all employees assigned maintain all training and certifications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Works with minimal direction, independently determines methods and procedures on new assignments and provides guidance and expertise to others.
  • Determines appropriate actions, methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for expediting results by exercising independent judgment within defined practices and policies.
  • Follows and organized method in approach to work but is cognizant of the time needed to provide a service or product.
  • Requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and working experience with spreadsheets.
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Project.
  • Excellent oral and written communications.
  • Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

Seven or more years related marine, shipyard or industrial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Machining: 10 years (Preferred)
  • Supervising: 5 years (Preferred)

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Job type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Provides clerical and reception support for various departments, including answering telephones, greeting clients and visitors, basic correspondence, filing, and inputting data for reports on the basis of instructions from various members of the departments.

Job Requirements:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assists with timecards and timesheets by verifying and proofing for errors before forwarding to Timekeeping
  • Assists with generating requisitions and receiving material
  • Assists with opening tasks in ECRPO
  • Maintain files
  • Develops and maintains computerized spreadsheets and databases to enter information and generate reports.
  • Assists with filing or retrieving information as required
  • Assists with non-routine projects according to specific assignments
  • Performs other general administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree preferred
  • Two years of experience
  • Proficient in MS Office and intermediate Excel skills
  • Strong skills in math, accuracy and precision
  • Strong organizational skills and willingness to follow recommended procedures
  • Strong written, oral communication and people skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

This is NOT a physically demanding position and may accommodate most physical disabilities. There may be occasional lifting of office materials or files weighing not more than 20 pounds. Physical dexterity may be required when operating calculators, copiers, computers and/or other typical office equipment. This position may experience eye and muscle strain, backaches, headaches, and repetitive motion injuries from using computers on a daily basis and may have to sit for extended periods while reviewing detailed data.

Known Hazards: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works in an office environment with an occasional visit to a work-site. There is generally no exposure to hostile environments or loud noises or hazardous chemicals or smoke or extreme temperatures.

During work-site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

  • Hard hat
  • Ear plugs or attenuator
  • Safety shoes
  • Dust mask or respirator
  • Gloves
  • Job type: Full-time

Job Summary:

A shipfitter with approximately 4 or more years of experience laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting parts of structural metal products with the use of regular supervision and while always adhering to industry safety standards.

Job Requirements:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Positions, aligns, fits, and welds parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools
  • Verifies conformance of work-pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes
  • Tack-welds fitted parts together
  • Lays out and examines metal stock or work-pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met
  • Aligns and fits parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers
  • Locates and marks work-piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications
  • Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting
  • Studies engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences
  • Moves parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes
  • Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components
  • Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Measures, templates, cuts, grinds components for foundations and other structural members
  • Efficient use of material to prevent waste
  • Advanced use of cutting equipment (Plasma Cutter and Oxy/Fuel Torch)
  • Advanced reading, interpreting of blueprints (successful identification of material types, parts, references, applicable views/details)
  • Advanced use of temporary attachments
  • Advanced understanding of weld joint design (full and partial penetration welds, chamfers, and bevels)
  • Advanced skill in installation and removal of fasteners and rivets
  • Correctly identifies base material types and thicknesses
  • Advanced level tack welder in common shipboard positions (overhead, vertical, horizontal)
  • Intermediate tack welding in uncommon/limited access positions (mirror, confined, heavy interferences)
  • Expert to Advanced understanding of fitting operations (coping, straightening, carbon arcing)
  • Advanced knowledge of Erect and Set principles (identification/use of extra material, set to lines, etc.)
  • Advanced understanding of material fabrication
  • Recognizes tooling needs (which tool to use for which application)
  • Able to solve job issues without need for Supervisory approval
  • Ability to read fit up/alignments measuring devices (rulers/tape, levels, bobs, squares, etc.)
  • Advanced use of power tools (grinders, reciprocating saws, drills, etc.)
  • Advanced use of hand tools (hammers, punches, clamps, etc.)
  • Correct set up of tools prior to use (running lines, drop tests, etc.)
  • Knowledge of power tool safety (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points)
  • Advanced use of positioning equipment (dogs/wedges, rams, saddles)
  • Advanced knowledge of shipbuilding standards (009-12, W1689)
  • Advanced knowledge of inspection standards (009-25, 009-06)
  • Adheres to fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning firewatches, 35’ rule, etc.)
  • Ability to instruct others to navigate onboard vessels to find work areas/backsides of work areas
  • Advanced knowledge of industry safety standards/training
  • Adheres to industry safety standards
  • Requires occasional supervision to accomplish work

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED and 4 or more years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to gain access to military installations
  • Must be able to pass drug test and background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds.
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time .

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk thru you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bending or stooping thru tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures moving mechanical parts: high, precarious places.

During work-site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

  • Hard hat
  • Ear plugs or attenuator
  • Safety shoes
  • Dust mask or respirator
  • Gloves

CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT:

  • Effectiveness of use for temporary attachments
  • Workmanship in tack welding
  • Workmanship in fitting operations
  • Understanding of metal fabrication processes
  • Ability to solve job issues without need for Supervisory guidance or approval
  • Embodiment of Company’s safety culture
  • Reliable attendance
  • Model work ethic
  • Takes initiative to address issues of materials, equipment, job scope information, and/or tooling
  • Job type: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

A pipefitter who has 4 or more years of experience with laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems as required for new construction or maintenance, applying knowledge of system operation and following blueprints with the use of occasional supervision and while always adhering to industry safety standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
  • Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness
  • Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers
  • Cuts, threads and bends pipe
  • Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings including: iron, steel, copper and plastic
  • Connects pipe using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints
  • Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers
  • Installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment such as pumps and cylinders
  • Follows lockout/tagout procedures to shut down equipment according to OSHA requirements and company safety rules
  • Sets up and operates various pipe cutting, bending, and threading machinery
  • Bends, cuts, threads, shapes, fabricates, and installs pipe according to job specifications
  • Cuts and bores holes in structures such as walls and fixtures before pipe installation; attaches pipes to walls and structures
  • Installs various types of insulation and pipe covering; removes and disposes of old coverings in line with the company hazardous waste procedures and EPA and OSHA requirements
  • Makes hydraulic pressure test of piping installations. Checks and adjusts controls, gauges, and valves to achieve control of flow or pressure
  • Inspects and maintains facility piping systems, heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, water treatment and sewer systems, and burners and heaters. Reports deficiencies and corrects problems
  • Posts and keeps up-to-date records of piping systems and controls. Posts records of safety checks and inspection dates of assigned equipment
  • Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Replace existing piping systems to original design and pressure requirements
  • Install new piping systems using NavSea Drawings and Tech Manuals
  • Effective planning and layout skills to minimize material waste
  • Advanced use of power tools and machinery associated with pipe fitting
  • Advanced level of skill in blueprint reading and material requirements
  • Advanced knowledge of joint design and fit up requirements IAW Mil-Std 22D
  • Advanced knowledge of requirements for pipe bending IAW Mil-Std 1627C
  • Expert at setting up hydrostatic testing equipment to shipboard and shop piping systems, including troubleshooting
  • Thorough knowledge of QA requirements and checkpoints
  • Expert at recognizing and resolving problems encountered while making shipboard piping runs, i.e. interference, existing piping damage, valve leak by etc.
  • Expert at material requirements, pipe/fitting size identification, pressure requirements
  • Advanced knowledge of piping support and hanger spacing requirements
  • Highly motivated and able to supervise 2–3 small crews (fitter, welder, helper, fire watches) simultaneously
  • Qualify as a tack welder
  • Ability to use and read calibrated measuring equipment (micrometers, 0–6” dial calipers, etc.)
  • Advanced ability to set up and use power tools (threader, bender, hydro pump, etc.)
  • Advanced knowledge of hand tools and usage
  • Advanced knowledge of power tool safety and inspection prior to use
  • Proper procedures for running gas and electrical leads (drop test, chafing at doors and accesses, etc.)
  • Advanced knowledge of piping systems and their hazards (CHT, Fuel, O2, Hydraulics, etc.)
  • Advanced knowledge of system requirements such as cleaning and draining prior to breaching or opening system
  • OSHA and shipyard requirements prior to commencing work on any piping system
  • Advanced knowledge of Std Items for welding, testing, maintaining cleanliness, etc.
  • Advanced knowledge of NSTM Chapter 505 for piping systems
  • Ability to submit and initiate WAF’s
  • Ability to submit and PAI hot work

JOB REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED and 4 or more years of related experience in field or equivalent combination of education and experience in field
  • Ability to gain access to military installations
  • Must pass drug test and background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk through and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk through you will be required to traverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bending or stooping through tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places. During work-site visits you will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

  • Hard Hat
  • Ear Plugs or Attenuator
  • Safety Shoes
  • Dust Mask or Respirator
  • Gloves

CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT:

  • Qualify in Grades 4 and 5 silver braze
  • Qualify as MAF installer/inspector
  • Workmanship in piping system fit-ups
  • Good knowledge of workmanship requirements IAW Mil-Stds (22D, 2035, 278, 248, etc.)
  • Ability to identify and resolve on-site non-critical issues
  • Ability to manage and assign personnel
  • Ability to identify deficiencies and document on CFR
  • Ability to investigate and submit required reports
  • Exceptional attendance
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Exceptional initiative and dedication
  • Job type: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

A pipe welder with approximately 4 or more years of experience welding together metal components of products by performing the following duties and exhibiting the following skill sets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

CRAFT

  • Grinds as needed for welding
  • Works alongside other trades to receive direction to accomplish assigned work
  • Pulls lines and helps set up as directed by supervisor
  • Follows jobsite cleanliness principles
  • Shows initiative and notifies supervision of work stoppages
  • Expert in SMAW process in all positions for CS and CRES
  • Advanced mirror welding in SMAW and GTAW processes
  • Expert in Stud welding for CS and CRES
  • Advanced in GTAW process in all positions for CS and CRES, socket and open butt
  • Proficient GTAW process in all positions for CuNi to Cu & CS, socket and open butt
  • Utilizes workmanship training to identify and correct weld defects prior to VT
  • Performs other duties as assigned

TOOL

  • Advanced use of power tools (grinders, needle guns, burr motors, etc.)
  • Uses weld gauges to check for over/under weld
  • Correct set up of tools prior to use (heat, wire speed, tagging lines, drop tests, etc.)
  • Knowledge of power tool safety (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points)
  • Advanced in maintenance for welding machines (replacing tips, gas diffusers, liners, etc.)
  • Diagnoses and repairs complex issues with welding equipment
  • Performs other duties as assigned

PROCEDURAL

  • Understands fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning firewatches, 35’ rule, etc.)
  • Practical knowledge of industry safety standards/training
  • Understands and adheres to preheat and interpass requirements
  • Reads weld symbols
  • Requires periodic supervision to accomplish work
  • Proficient working to PCP’s

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduation from a standard apprenticeship/trade/vocational school
  • High school diploma or GED required and 1 or more years of related experience or equivalent training and experience
  • Ability to gain access to military installations
  • Must pass a drug test and background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk-throughs and inspections of job sites. In the performance of the walk-through, you will be required to traverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bend or stoop through tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, and high, precarious places.

During work-site visits you will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

  • Hard Hat
  • Ear Plugs or Attenuator
  • Safety Shoes
  • Dust Mask or Respirator
  • Gloves
  • Job type: Full-time

A painter with 4 or more years of experience applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of ships and other structures with the use of occasional supervision and while always adhering to industry safety standards. This position requires the ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends, on short notice.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions:

  • Prepares wood, fiberglass, and metal surfaces for painting, and paints parts, equipment, interiors and exteriors of ships, boats, shipyard and marina buildings, using brushes, spray guns, and rollers
  • Mix solvents according to formula and immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt
  • Smooths wooden and plaster surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, and sanding machines
  • Fills cracks and holes with patching plaster, putty, or plastic wood
  • Washes and treats surfaces with oil, turpentine, and other preparations
  • Mixes and matches colors of paint, varnish, stain, shellac, and calcimine to plans and specs
  • Operates spray-painting equipment or brushes and rolls paint on surfaces
  • Sands between coats and polishes final coat to specified finish
  • May spray or brush hot plastics or pitch on surfaces
  • Cleans and maintains tools and equipment
  • Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Able to follow compound specifications for mixing paints and painting techniques
  • Able to read specs
  • Able to read SDS sheets and apply information to task at hand (PPE, VOC’s, Environmental requirements, etc.)
  • Advanced knowledge of SSPC Surface Preparation requirements
  • Able to identify potential obstacles in task completion
  • Understands paint and coating systems and can apply knowledge to task at hand
  • Provides instruction and training
  • Proficient in the use and maintenance of tools needed to complete assigned task
  • Identifies potential hazards to employees, equipment, and atmosphere, and installs proper preventive measures for exposure
  • Able to set and maintain schedules
  • Knowledgeable of heavy metals and their hazards
  • Can oversee a project with minimum supervisory assistance
  • Able to apply coatings to satisfy the criteria set for checkpoints
  • Dependable and detail-oriented
  • Proficient in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools
  • Tool recognition for job (Type of tools needed)
  • Assures correct setup of equipment and services prior to work (running lines, containment, DHT, etc.)
  • Knowledge of power tool safety
  • Advanced knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items (009-32)
  • Adheres to and enforces fire safety rules and regulations
  • Adheres to and enforces industry safety standards
  • Assures proper use of PPE
  • May require occasional supervision to accomplish work

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED required and 4 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to gain access to military installations
  • Must pass a drug test and background check

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walkthrough and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walkthrough you will be required to traverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders, and bend or stoop through tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.

Environmental Conditions:

This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures, and moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places.

During worksite visits it will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

  • Hard hat
  • Ear plugs or attenuator
  • Safety shoes
  • Dust mask or respirator
  • Gloves
  • Job type: Full-time

Essential Functions:

  • Duties include abrasive blasting, needle gunning, grinding, and sanding surfaces for preparation.
  • Sandblasts heavy equipment, such as concrete mixer trucks, boom trucks, and pay loaders, using spray gun and sandblasting equipment.
  • Cleans grease, dirt, dried concrete, old paint, and rust from equipment using solvent, water, rags, brushes, pneumatic wire brush, and chipping hammer.
  • Abrates surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive blasting equipment.
  • Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
  • Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
  • Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets.
  • Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel.
  • Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts.
  • Manually directs nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove-fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzles for specified interval.
  • May examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • At least three years of previous experience using sandblasting tools and equipment as well as knowledge of corrosion-control methods and processes.
  • Must be able to meet the background requirement to work in Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Portsmouth, VA and NOB Norfolk, VA.
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate most physical disabilities. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing more than 20 pounds.

Environmental Conditions:

Due to the dangers of inhaling dust during the process, sandblasting is carefully controlled, using an alternate air supply, protective wear, and proper ventilation. There is generally exposure to hostile environments or loud noises or hazardous chemicals or smoke or extreme temperatures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

During worksite visits, it will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

  • Hard hat
  • Ear plugs or attenuator
  • Safety shoes
  • Dust mask or respirator
  • Gloves
  • Job type: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

This working supervisor is responsible for assuming the lead role with a small group of trade workers on assigned projects as directed by the senior Supervisor II and/or Foreman. The supervisor has the authority to make decisions involved with carrying out the below referenced responsibilities on their assigned tasks, but with little deviation from plans and goals provided by the senior Supervisor II and/or Foreman or project management personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Review, understand, and implement daily assigned plans to maintain the production schedule while minimizing the impact to the budget.
  • Analyze and resolve day-to-day issues including personnel conflicts, safety concerns, quality issues, and material constraints.
  • Assess areas of concern prior to assigning personnel to a task.
  • Review concerns with the personnel.
  • Implement a strategy to ensure compliance with all technical and safety requirements.
  • Assist with the submittal of Condition Found Reports (CFRs) either to the Foreman for review or directly to the Project Manager/Superintendent on assigned projects.
  • Assure organizational compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental, state, local, and federal regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to work with minor direction.
  • Ability to determine appropriate actions, methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for expediting results by exercising independent judgment within defined practices and policies.
  • Ability to follow an organized method in approach to work while being cognizant of the time needed to provide a service or product.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
  • Strong communication skills, including oral, written, and interpersonal skills are necessary for effective communication between management and customers.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Three to five years related marine, shipyard, or industrial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have Microsoft Office Software experience.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to gain access to military installations.
  • Must pass a drug test and background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds.
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk-through and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk-through you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders, and bend or stoop through tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures, and moving mechanical parts at high, precarious places. During worksite visits, appropriate PPE will be required, including but not limited to:

  • Hard Hat
  • Ear Plugs or Attenuator
  • Safety Shoes
  • Dust Mask or Respirator
  • Gloves
  • Job type: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The ESH Inspector I is an entry-level to an intermediate-level position. As an ESH Inspector I, the employee carries out a range of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) assignments while learning the methods of work. Responsibilities include monitoring job sites to support compliance with ESH policies, procedures, and programs. The role operates within general parameter but must use sound judgment and independent decision making when carrying out job responsibilities. Has the ability to influence and recommend modifying existing protocols. This position may require overtime, in addition to, work on weekends and holidays. This position does not have regular hours or shift work and employee may be asked to start a shift several hours earlier than the oncoming shift.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Must be able to perform atmospheric testing and space inspections to determine if the area is safe for workers and/or hot work.
  • Must be able to complete and monitor CP Logs; maintain records of inspection and testing.
  • Must understand all hot work rules and regulations and cold work requirements.
  • Must be able to read and comprehend the Marine Chemist Certification.
  • Assist in preparing finding reports with recommendations for corrective action.
  • Assist in investigating accidents to ascertain the cause and use the findings to recommend future preventive safety measures and to aid in developing a better safety program.
  • Actively promotes and enforces all company environmental, health and safety standards.
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the Project Management Team and employees.
  • Conducts daily ESH inspections, when needed, to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Assist in accident investigations, to identify and report root causes for incidents, and violations of employee safety, or compliance relative to safety and health.
  • Provides guidance to personnel regarding rules, guidelines, and issues related to safety and health programs and practices.
  • Practices safe working techniques and re-enforces the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.
  • Operate, maintain, certify, inspect, calibrate and oversee installation of safety equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum required education: High School diploma/GED, with 2+ years of experience in a shipyard environment.

Required certifications: OSHA Maritime 10-Hour or 30-hour training, Initial and annual 8-hour update for Shipyard Competent Person training. Additional training will be provided upon hiring. Shipboard experience is required.

  • Prefer 2+ years of experience in ship repair industry preferably in a safety position.
  • Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
  • Ability to train employees on company safety policy and procedure.
  • Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
  • Must be able to gain access to military installations.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and hazards; with ability to execute them.
  • Knowledge of shipboard navigation and nomenclature.
  • Ability to perform work with limited or no supervision.
  • Must be able to climb ladder wells, enter tanks/voids and other confined spaces and take direction from superiors.
  • Must be Firewatch qualified.
  • Must be able to traverse multiple classes of U.S. Navy warships to include ladder wells, tight compartments, tanks, voids, bilges and heights exceeding 4’.

Candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, management, customers and subcontractors. Perform evaluation and testing in various environments including but not limited to noise, illumination, atmospheric conditions (confined spaces), ensuring proper working environments are established and maintained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk-thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk-thru, you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders, and bending or stooping through tight spaces, in overhead structures, confined spaces, or beneath machinery. There may be the occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds. Work conditions vary from indoors to outdoors, very hot to very cold.

  • Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional and loud noises.
  • Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships).
  • Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
  • Must have manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp, manipulate, assemble small objects.
  • Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.
  • Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.
  • Ability to walk, sit and stand for long periods of time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works on the job site and in an office environment. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, smoke, and extreme temperatures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

  1. Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced fabrication/shipyard setting with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the facility.
  2. 20% office environment, 80% of time spent in production areas in facility.
  3. While in production areas the person will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, dusts and odors.
  • Job type: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

A machinist with 4 or more years of experience setting up and operating conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the duties below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
  • Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
  • Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines; such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders and shapers
  • Calculates and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed coolant, flow, depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media
  • Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications
  • Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • With proper instruction can perform work tasks on nearly any shipboard machinery not requiring special technical expertise or unique skills
  • Has demonstrated skills and knowledge of all basic work functions required to repair machinery such as measuring clearances and runouts, machine surface dressing and lapping, part fitments and proper task sequencing to avoid extra effort or reversing of progress achieved, and simple coupling alignments
  • Can disassemble equipment causing no harm, and can thoroughly inspect equipment and its parts to determine their condition and if they need repair
  • Can provide data sheets, diagrams and condition reports to identify the information required to proceed with final repairs
  • Can be relied upon to obtain, organize, account for and distribute material for ongoing jobs responsibly
  • Can identify good mechanical practices and work ethic, and is reliable to request and obtain those results from workmates and those under their charge
  • Can work effectively on a wide range of shipboard machinery and can manage complete jobs by organizing and instructing others that possess capable skills
  • Ability to identify circumstances and issues that may need further research or clarification such as ordering more detailed references or equipment data not originally provided
  • Can quickly familiarize themselves with new experiences by studying visually and by research from appropriate references
  • Can also be relied upon to work multiple jobs of a like manner, or that are within close proximity to each other
  • Familiar with and can safely and properly operate most types of specialized equipment and tooling to perform the assembly of or testing of assembled machinery
  • Understands the requirements of and can accomplish coupling alignments on all basic equipment and can effectively assist on complex or massive equipment coupling alignments
  • Has first-hand experience with a broad range of shipboard machinery as related to assembly, disassembly, repair, inspection, diagnosis and testing requirements and procedures
  • Ability to supervise, organize and instruct other individuals to perform these same activities
  • Ability to identify individual’s capabilities and assign them productive work accordingly on jobs under their charge
  • Can coordinate well with other trades and activities to obtain the most efficient and productive results that are to be expected
  • Recognizes tooling needs (Which tool to use for which application)
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to solve job issues without need for Supervisory approval
  • Ability to read fit up/alignments measuring devices (rulers/tape, levels, bobs, squares, etc.)
  • Advanced use of power tools (grinders, reciprocating saws, drills etc.)
  • Advanced use of hand tools (hammers, punches, clamps, etc.)
  • Knowledge of power tool safety, (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points)
  • Advanced use of Layout tools (Calipers, Scribes, Correct accurate punch marks)
  • Advanced knowledge of shipbuilding standards (009-24)
  • Advanced knowledge of inspection standards (009-58)
  • Adheres to fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning firewatches, 35’ rule, etc.)
  • Ability to instruct others to navigate onboard vessels to find work areas/backsides of work areas
  • Advanced knowledge of industry safety standards/training
  • Adheres to industry safety standards
  • Requires occasional supervision to accomplish work

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED required and 4 or more years of related experience or equivalent of training and experience in field
  • Ability to gain access to military installations
  • Must pass drug test and background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk thru you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bending or stooping thru tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures moving mechanical parts: high, precarious places.

During work-site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

  • Hard Hat
  • Ear Plugs or Attenuator
  • Safety Shoes
  • Dust Mask or Respirator
  • Gloves

CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT:

  • Effectiveness of use for temporary attachments
  • Advanced workmanship in equipment Alignment
  • Advanced workmanship in fitting up proper fasteners to comply with 777
  • Demonstrated understanding of metal fabrication processes
  • Ability to solve job issues without need for Supervisory guidance or approval
  • Embodiment of Company’s safety culture
  • Reliable attendance
  • Model work ethic
  • Takes initiative to address issues of materials, equipment, job scope information, and/or tooling

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