1st Class Drydock Mechanic

1st Class Drydock Mechanic

Purpose :

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a 1st Class Drydock Mechanic to support drydock operations in Norfolk, VA.

Job Description :

• Responsible for accomplishing all duties of a lower classman.
• Block and haul various vessels and splice three strand ropes.
• Builds keel and bilge blocks, cradles, and shoring for supporting ships in dry dock, marine railways, shipways, or building docks, using woodworking hand and power tools.
• Positions and secures blocking in accordance with the ship's blueprints.
• Use centering chains, lasers, oil sticks, and magnetic tapes.
• Identify various types of wood (Oak, Pine, Salt Treated, Composite) and ropes (Nylon, Samson, single braided, double braided, synthetic, manila etc.).
• Become proficient in dry dock, railway, and travelift line handling.
• Moor vessels using different types of mooring equipment (Cleats, bitts, bollard bitts, chocks, H bitt, etc.), with instruction.
• Tie various knots (Barge hitch, Tow bridal).
• Operate the following equipment, completing any required training beforehand :

Drydock equipment (Capstan, grip hoist, flood valves, discharge valves)

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Security Requirements :

Travel Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna's Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical / dental / vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).