Marine Facilities Lead

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for a motivated individual who will be responsible for coordinating with operations to plan and facilitate the accomplishment of preventative maintenance and repairs for all AML facilities by acting as a lead on assigned projects. This is a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform and review inspections of marine terminals and equipment
• Field and respond to requests for maintenance from remote terminals
• Plan, estimate and get approval for facility repairs identified from inspection reports
• Issue and approve PO for facility repairs
• Provide guidance in the operation and maintenance of facilities and marine structures including pavements, buildings and rail marine terminal utilities
• Produce documents including drawings and specifications for maintenance and operation of marine terminals
• Prepare cost estimates and time schedules for proposed maintenance activities and projects at the budget phase and throughout project
• Work within the scope of cost, quality, and time parameters established
• Provide alternatives when analyzing and evaluating maintenance and operation’s impact for specific marine terminal systems and situations
•  Solicit and compare bids from contractors for outside repairs and maintenance
• Supervise and review contractor performance
• Inspect and verify work of contractors prior to payment approval
• Document and maintain records of facility repairs for prosperity and to track trends
• Create, update and maintain inspection records for equipment at marine terminals
• Create inventory of equipment for each facility and maintain specifications on all items
• Update equipment specifications as items are repaired or replaced over time
• Assist in capital asset and expense budget planning

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school education or GED required. Minimum 5 years maintenance required. Minimum 4 years’ experience in a supervisory role required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.  Must be eligible to apply and be issued a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card).  Able to meet forklift certification requirements. Identification or passport valid for travel required. Shipyard competent person certificate.

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 for work up to 25% of the year.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position. Daily physical presence is required.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment.
• PC skills required:  Windows, Excel, Outlook, keyboarding proficiency.
• Ability to operate and maintain excavator, skid steers, forklift, backhoe and other facility equipment.
• Understanding and working knowledge of winches, asphalt and concrete.

Your Benefits will include:

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 (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)

Health Insurance - medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions

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)

Discretionary Bonus Program

Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews 

**Pay Rate is Based on Skill Level