Operations Machinery Manager

Operations Machinery Manager – New Build

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 related to construction of four new Dolphin Plus class vessels:

• 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.

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 overnight travel and on-call status.