Drydock Superintendent

Overview

This position is based remotely in the Northeast with travel. Moran Towing Corporation is one of the oldest companies in America, with a history dating to 1860. We provide a range of services including ship docking, marine transportation, LNG support operations, environmental recovery, and commercial diving. Our commitment is to partner with our employees and customers to solve marine requirements.

Position

Drydock Superintendent — This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position reporting to the Manager, Engineering. The role is based remotely in the Northeast with travel. Moran Towing Corporation is seeking a candidate with a marine engineering background to join our team.

Position Summary

The Drydock Superintendent provides direct on-site management of tugboats during extended repair periods at shipyards across Moran’s operating areas, including but not limited to:
North Kingston, RI; NY/NJ;
Norfolk, VA;
Rockland, ME;
Charleston, SC;
Jacksonville, FL;
Mobile, AL;
New Orleans, LA; and Port Arthur, TX. This position serves as Moran’s on-site representative during shipyard periods and works primarily on the U.S. Eastern and Gulf Coasts while repairs are ongoing.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Work safely in a shipyard environment and promote the safety of others.
• Develop a schedule and forecast work needs.
• Order all owner-furnished equipment required during dry docking.
• Manage on-site to ensure work is completed per specifications in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Provide weekly progress reports of the status of ongoing repairs.
• Maintain current cost updates for work performed in the shipyard, including all charges associated with outside vendors. This includes working with vendors on change orders or growth work.
• Develop a dry docking report and cost summary following completion of a repair period.
• Communicate regularly with the manager of this position.
• Be the primary regulatory interface for required inspections and surveys, including accompanying USCG Inspectors and ABS Surveyors during structural and system inspections/surveys in the shipyard.
• Provide occasional supervision of voyage repairs as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Marine engineering degree or equivalent related experience.
• At least 2 years of sea-going or related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office.
• Physical ability to perform inspections within confined spaces, climb, reach overhead, lift 50 lbs. occasionally, and work in a wide range of temperatures and environments while using proper PPE.
• Willingness to work weekends as needed during vessel drydockings.

Preferred Qualifications

• USCG license preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform inspections within confined spaces; climb; reach overhead; lift 50 lbs. occasionally; and work in a wide range of temperatures and environments while employing proper PPE.

In Return, We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
• Generous 401(k) Plan with employer non-elective, matching, and discretionary contributions
• Company-paid Financial Advice Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Vacation based on years of service

Pay Transparency

Moran Towing Corporation offers competitive salaries based on geographic location. Target pay range for the Drydock Superintendent position is $100,000 – $130,000 per year. The final salary will be determined based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Moran Towing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.