Facility Technician

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 Alaska Marine Lines facilities and any 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.
• Communicate and coordinate with operations managers regarding project timing.

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, back hoe 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