Graving Dock Shipwright

Graving Dock Shipwright

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full time Graving Dock Shipwright in San Diego, CA. The position, requiring minimal supervision will provide skilled Shipwright support for Graving Dock operations. This role demands expertise in preparing drydocks, assisting with safe docking and undocking procedures, as well as operating and maintaining graving dock machinery and systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in ship drydocking operations along with strong mechanical and technical skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in reviews of docking plans and vessel schematics as related to keel blocks and bilge blocks.
• Utilize standard mechanic's tools, ship fitting equipment and tools, wood shaping equipment and tools, portable machine tools, fixtures, and various gauges in the maintenance and repair of SWRMC dry docks.
• Support the building, pre-docking arrangement / alignment, disassembly and removal of docking blocks as required for all docking operations within SWRMC dry docks.
• Operate, maintain, repair, remove, and install a variety of graving dock mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment and system components, including but not limited to valves, piping, marine centrifugal pumps (both horizontal and vertical types), piston pumps, and associated capstans, winches, windlasses, and trolleys.
• Monitor mechanical systems on a routine basis for problems or abnormalities, when identified notify supervision, analyze causes, suggest possible solutions, performing corrective action as authorized.
• Perform machinery operational checks prior, and subsequent to dock operations as required.
• Perform machinery operational checks subsequent to equipment repairs, changeouts or extended downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance equipment checks as required, reporting deficiencies to supervision.
• Provide thorough maintenance and repair reporting, documentation, and parts inventory.
• Strict compliance with all safety procedures and PPE requirements, to include Lockout-Tag-out procedures as required for work being performed.

Required Qualifications

Additional Requirements (Post-Hire)

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $26.26 To $32.53 Hourly. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

ADA Notations

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.