Marine Field Maintenance Superintendent

Class Concept

Positions perform supervisory work in the administration and technical direction of marine field maintenance crews. Positions supervise the routine maintenance and repair of vessels at the ferry terminals and at times on board while underway. This includes overseeing the emergency repair of vessels and performing all routine maintenance and other minor repairs consistent with facility capabilities and operational schedule constraints. Repair work is of a relatively minor nature compared to shipyard work, although it is often performed under time restrictions in order to accomplish as much repair work as possible and still keep the vessel operational. The scope of repairs can be very broad depending on the items noted on the Vessel Maintenance Report, and often times temporary repairs requiring flexibility and ingenuity must be made until the vessel is scheduled into the shipyard.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the marine maintenance trades including methods, materials and special techniques.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate with all levels of internal personnel and to the general public when necessary.
• Ability to review the work of subordinates and guide employee development.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of progressive experience in the maintenance and repair of vessels in the 400-800 ton range, similar to those used by the Ferry Division. At least two years of the required experience must be at a supervisory level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.