Work Boat Jobs in Portland, OR (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: $35.00

POSITION SUMMARY:  
The Boat Lead oversees a production execution of assigned boat of the build for all in process work. The role serves as the primary point of contact between production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and program management, to ensure successful project outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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

• Drive results across departments and trades for project hit project schedules, budgets.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, procurement, quality, and logistics to meet program objectives.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project details to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Resolve technical and operational issues impacting program execution.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the program.

JOB SCOPE: 
This position has mid-level accountability for the safe practices of the fabrication across all trades. Manage project schedules and budgets for the complete build of assigned boat. This position maintains a mid-level of decision-making authority and responsibility for end results in the specific area of responsibility. 

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: 
This position maintains a variety of significant relationships and must be able to determine the appropriate level of communication and interaction for various situations. The ability to effectively influence decisions through respectful interactions with others both within the company and with external contacts is essential in this role.  The ability to professionally and effectively communicate in a manner that is articulate and represents the company’s values is critical.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Leadership and team management
• Project execution
• Risk management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Stakeholder management
• Budget and cost understanding
• Technical aptitude
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Presentation and communication skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

Minimum three (3) years of managing/supervising marine fabrication. Minimum eight (8) years of experience in heavy manufacturing or heavy steel/aluminum fabrication environment. Written and verbal communication experience and speaking before groups of people. Experience working productively with multiple trades and staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced shop with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity within the shop by or in the yard. The person will be required to be in production areas. He/she must be able to walk to and from job locations. The individual must be able to frequently climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders, enter confined areas and tanks. The person must be able to frequently bend, twist, kneel, walk, climb and reach. He/she may be required to work more than 8-hour shifts and weekend work. There may be local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

While in production areas the individual will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dusts and odors.

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

At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:

Medical

RX

Dental

401(k)

Life

AD&D

Pension

EAP

PTO

Paid Holidays

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.