Vessel Maintenance Technician

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Vessel Maintenance Technicians for projects located in Seattle, WA.  This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is $32-35/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Vessel Maintenance Technician eager to master your skills while working alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:    

• Perform inspections and maintenance of vessels including deck repairs, cleaning, dewatering, opening and closing tanks
• Assist with loading and unloading rail barges as needed and directed
• Assist with facilities repairs; buildings, roofs, winches, A-frames, ramps and other marine equipment
• Work with and lead contract labor
• Clear and inspect tanks for entry and safety documentation
• Clean, dry, de-scale and de-humidify vessel tanks
• Perform and document marine facility inspections
• Inspect and fuel equipment
• Maintain an awareness of safety and utilize personal protective gear at all times
• Keep work environment clean, tidy, and organized to aid workers and comply with regulations

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 2 years previous experience in vessel and facility maintenance preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, safety regulations and handbooks or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Able to pass Shipyard Competent Person Certificate
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record is preferred
• Must be eligible to apply and be issued a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential)
• Learn to and safely operate forklifts, operate bobcats, skid steers and basic power tools
• Identification or passport valid for travel required
• Ability to meet a flexible work schedule
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as 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
• Must be flexible and adaptive to constant changes and be able to work in a high stress environment
• Minimal PC skills required: Windows, Outlook, keyboarding
• Ability and wiliness to travel to Alaska or other ports on occasionally
• Working knowledge of air tools, a tape measure, basic hand tools, carpentry, and plumbing

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan

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Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

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