Operations Machinery Manager - Seattle, WA

The Operations Machinery Manager is primarily responsible for reviewing, advising and reporting to the Owner Representatives on the quality of construction of machinery, systems and related spaces of the Dolphin Plus class vessels under construction at Eastern Shipbuilding. Owner Representatives include the onsite Project Manager, onsite project team and Program Manager -- New Construction at Foss. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to supporting outfitting and spares procurement, preparations for each vessel's mobilization, and preparation for each vessel's entry into service.

This is a full-time position that will continue through the duration of the project contract with an anticipated conclusion on or before April 1, 2027. At the mutual discretion of the Project Manager and OM Manager, this position will be reclassified as part-time with an NDA in place.

Essential Functions:

• Review vessel installations of machinery, systems, and related onboard spaces. Report operational issues or deficiencies per the shipyard contract, design information and applicable regulations to the Owner Representatives.
• Advise the Owner Representatives of potential operational issues with design or construction of vessel arrangements and systems.
• Advise Owner Representatives on issues and questions related to vessel operations, crew habitability and related topics.
• Support Owner Representatives with review and recommendations on commissioning, testing and trials procedures. Support the Owner Representatives with vessel commissioning, testing and trials oversight as requested.
• Participate in or lead reviewing, updating, ordering, receiving, managing and loading on board spares, outfitting and documentation items necessary for operations.
• Create or assist in creating vessel documentation necessary for safe operation of vessels in accordance with industry, regulatory and company requirements.
• Support preparations for vessels to be repositioned after shipyard delivery.
• Support handover of information and other preparations for vessels to enter into service at each vessel's operating port.
• For significant periods of time this position will be operating in Florida, traveling between the Allanton and Port St. Joe facilities of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. This will require a hands-on approach in completing assigned duties. These are not the only locations work may be required.
• Travel is required to and from all work locations. Travel and onsite attendance costs will be paid in accordance with company travel policies.

Knowledge Of:

• Operations, maintenance and repair of marine vessel systems operations, especially tugboat operations.
• Regulations applicable to tugboat construction and operations.
• Crew habitability needs of tugboats.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the maritime industry required.
• Familiarity with health, safety, environmental principles in marine construction, transportation and project operations.
• Familiarity with industry best practices, customer vetting requirements, and regulatory compliance related to marine and industrial project activities.
• Ability to communicate technical/complex information to non-technical people both verbally and in writing. Comfortable communicating to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperation, understanding, trust and credibility.
• Ability to meet budget requirements and track/contain expenses.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and accomplish work through others.

Compensation:

Pay for this position will be $145,000 annually.

Benefits:

• The benefit program includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Life insurance equal to two times annual base salary.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Long term disability insurance.
• 401k program with a 4% match, vested immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Business travel assistance program.
• Other voluntary benefits are available for purchase via payroll deduction at group rates.
• Vacation - Foss appreciates how hard employees work and recognizes the importance of providing time for rest and relaxation. In this position you will accrue 10 days of vacation a year with a maximum accrual of 160 hours. Accrued vacation will be vested and available for use after successfully completing six (6) months of service.
• Nine (9) paid holidays with two (2) additional floating holidays available after six (6) months of service.
• Full time employees will accrue ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year, up to a maximum of 1,040 hours.
• Bereavement Leave - three (3) paid days off for a death in the immediate family, or five (5) days off if travel greater than 500 miles is required.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• All other benefits as required by state law.

Minimum Qualifications: This position generally requires a Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in marine transportation, mechanical engineering, science & technology, or a related field and/or 7+ years related experience; advanced knowledge of the project area; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working onboard tugboats is required, and licensing as a chief engineer is highly preferred.

Working Conditions: Approximately 25%-50% of the work is conducted in a normal office environment; the remaining 50%-75% is performed in the field around the vicinity of heavy equipment. May be required to work more than a normal workweek, including weekends.

Physical/Mental Demands: Requires the ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time and perform typical work in an office environment. For vessels and project onsite work or visits, the ability to climb ladders and over bulwarks, enter confined spaces, work around operating machinery, and perform duties while on board moving vessels is necessary. Ability to move between buildings, ascend/descend stairs and go outdoors in all kinds of weather. Overtime work is required as necessary, including occasional overnight travel and on-call status.

How to Apply: Ready to set sail with Foss? Submit your application via our careers page. If you need any assistance please reach out to fossjobs@foss.com. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Drug Free Workplace: Foss Maritime Company LLC is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Foss Maritime Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.