Colonna's Shipyard · 4 days ago
Drydock Engineer & Operations Manager (Job ID: )
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expColonna's Shipyard, Inc. is seeking a Drydock Engineer & Operations Manager, a hybrid technical leadership role responsible for overseeing dry-docking operations and maintenance. The role involves ensuring operational readiness, supervising maintenance teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
ManufacturingMarine TechnologyTransportation
Responsibilities
Ensure operational and system readiness of dry docks, shipyard hauling equipment
Coordinate with Dockmaster and Production to schedule and execute docking operations
Act as SME for fire protection systems for the facilities
Perform ballast control operations and manage drydock technicians, and support personnel, during docking operations and instructions per the dockmaster
Maintain operational documentation, logs, inspections, and reports in accordance with government and company’s requirements for evolutions
Perform block build and jacking block load analysis in accordance with Facilities Certification Report (FCR) for conditions requiring correction, retaining documentation for internal and external audits
Develop and oversee comprehensive maintenance program for all dry dock mechanical, structural, electrical and control and support systems
Issue work orders and monitor repair work both during and after completion to ensure work is completed and documented properly
Maintain accurate FCR of the dock facility and operations
Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system of the dry dock and vessels hauled on the dry dock
Serve as Chairman for the Configuration Control Board- responsible for Reviewing, serving as Certifier of Record, and submitting Design Change Report to NAVSEA 04Q for all dock facility and FCR changes that meet requirements
Perform and/or contract control (mechanical & electrical, structural) and UT inspections as needed, per internal controls
Develop and maintain R & M and capital budgets for maintenance including internal labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors for routine and emergent maintenance
Coordinate, maintain, and update as necessary all certification information required by external regulatory bodies and according to internal standards, to include reports, correspondence, audits, technical documentation, and schedules
Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior drydock environments
Analyze regulatory inspections and certifications to prioritize required repairs
Coordinate with software administrators and facility teams to maintain and optimize maintenance management platforms
Utilize AutoCAD, CMMS, and Excel to obtain proposals of required repairs and document status of completion
Supervise, mentor and evaluate dry dock staff. Responsibilities include timekeeping, job assignment, and training on operational systems
Supervise, manage, and monitor task progress of subcontractors and shipyard labor during dock repairs and operations
Conduct operational and technical training for dry dock systems and equipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or minimum 7 years of experience in shipyard and marine construction projects or industrial maintenance role with drydock operations
Experience with electronic preventative maintenance system
Experience with budgets, subcontracts, material ordering and production schedules
Knowledge of 5-year testing requirements and ability to maintain documentation for internal and external audits
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD
Strong organizational, documentation and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with maintenance planning, CMMS platforms, and asset lifecycle management
Practical experience in electrical systems (up to 480V), control circuitry, hydraulics, mechanical systems, ballast systems, and structural repairs
Ability to liaise effectively across trades, management, external vendors, and regulatory authorities
Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items, MARMC, USCG and other certifying authority rules and regulations on all dock operations
Related Department of Defense, NAVSEA, MARMC, USCG and other third-party experience, including managing government customer relationships
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision options
Company paid disability insurances
401k with match
Legal services
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Colonna's Shipyard
Colonna's Shipyard provider of high-quality, time-critical maintenance, repair, & fabrication services to the marine & industrial markets.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rebecca Wieters
Vice President / CFO
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