Labor Associate 2

at  VIGOR ALASKA LLC

WHO WE ARE

Vigor, a Titan Company, is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with approximately 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding, ship repair and handling important, complex projects in support of energy generation, our nation’s infrastructure and national defense.
With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good – environmentally, in the lives of our employees and in the community. We have built a positive culture that honors the work we do, the workers who do it, and the world we live in.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Communicates effectively.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Recognize and resolve unsafe working conditions.
• Ability to set up and monitor the operation of service pumps, i.e., keeping a pump from freezing, etc.
• Familiarity with the general layout of a vessel and its tanks, spaces, and other compartments.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED preferred. 3 years relevant work experience. Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

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. Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or a multi-craft work crew. Performs work with minimal supervision. Other duties may be assigned.

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Performs transportation, cleaning, and fire watch duties supporting shipyard projects.
• Responsible for the maintenance and minor on-the-job repairs of all tools associated with the Laborers craft, i.e., needle guns, rattlers, etc.
• Performs general cleaning of the following: vessel, dock, sea valves, sea chest, chain locker and chains fore and aft peaks, void tanks, feed water tanks, aux. and main condenser, D.C. heater, portable air receiver, etc.
• Responsible for knowing the proper procedures for the mucking out of tanks and bilge’s and for the pressure washing of tanks and bilges.
• Cleans for a gas free work area in way of hot work.
• Works in a team environment.
• Responsible for boiler and/or stack set up, pressure washing or steam cleaning.
• Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property.

ESSENTIAL SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.