Shipyard Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Description

Who We Are

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.

With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.

HOURLY RATE: $37.89

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.) 

• Complies with all craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Consistently exceeds Journeyman standards.
• Troubleshoots advanced electrical systems and circuits. (e.g. multiple function systems)
• Coordinates with different crafts to complete assigned tasks.
• Responsible for doing some of his/her own planning.
• Tests equipment.
• Proper care and safe use of hand and power tools.
• Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
• Researches and suggests written comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs).
• Responsible for being conversant in ABS and Coast Guard regulations.
• Successfully performs work individually, as a member of a single craft, or a multi-craft work crew.
• Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Advanced knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory.
• Power generation, control and distribution.
• Trouble shooting electrical equipment.
• Use of test equipment.
• Blueprint reading and advanced layout.
• Electric motors and controls.
• Grounding and bonding.
• Cable: Identification, size requirements, and ampacity limits or where to find the information.
• Fabrication and installation of packing tubes, multiple cable transits, collars, conduit, and raceways.
• Conduit bending.
• Interior communications and alarms.
• Ability to reason and find solutions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 4 years relevant work experience. 
• Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Journey Level 1 Ship Repair:

Some knowledge of several skills with more advanced knowledge of 1 primary skill and possess at least 1 certification (hours in skilled trade & demonstrated proficiency). Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with little or no supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Four-hour fire watch certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting, Standing, Walking, Crouching, Kneeling/Crawling, Stooping, Twisting, Climbing, Balancing Leg/Foot Use (To repetitively operate machine controls), Reaching, Handling/Grasping, Fingering/Feeling, Pushing/Pulling, Lifting/Carrying, and other similar physical demands. 
• Talking, Hearing, Vision Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less), Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more), Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision to judge distance/ spatial relationships), Color Vision (if required to distinguish colors for job performance or safety), Field of Vision (if required to observe a large field of vision while keeping eye fixed on a given point for job performance or safety), and Smell.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

Interaction/communication with others, works alone/independently, may direct/supervise others according to level of position, ability to perform repetitive work, attention to detail, flexibility and adaptability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works indoors in areas exposed to external weather conditions
• Works outdoors in all types of weather.
• Uses safety equipment.

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.