Marine Boilermaker/Mechanic - Limited Time Duration

The Position

The Port of Portland is hiring a temporary Marine Boilermaker for our Marine Facilities!

We are seeking a skilled journeyman welder and mechanic with a can-do attitude who would enjoy working in our unique Marine environment. The successful candidate will have experience working with a variety of materials in an industrial setting, and be able to follow work direction. In addition, this person will be a proven team player whopromotes safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work.

NOTE:This position is classified as temporary, full-time with an anticipated sunset date on or around

July 31, 2024.Temporary employees qualify for health benefits, paid time-off, and boot allowance per the collective bargaining agreement. Generally, the schedule will be Monday

• Friday, 7 a.m.

• 3:30 p.m. with occasional overtime and weekend work required.

Essential Job Duties

• Supports burning, fitting, and welding for all Marine areas

• Calculates layouts and metal fabrication

• Coordinates work efforts with other crafts

• Maintains equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

• Utilizes Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED); or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.

• Experience:

• General boiler experience (perform general welding, burning, and fitting) and mechanic experience is required.

• Stainless plate welders that are certified in stainless dual shield and stick is required.

• Identify correct types of welding rods for welding situations.

• Accurately read and work with blueprints and layouts.

• General experience around pile supported docks is preferred.

Licenses required:

• Journeyman level welding certification is required.

• Maintain a valid state drivers' license is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Federal government is required. All licensing fees will be reimbursed by the Port of Portland.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and passion for being inclusive.

• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work.

• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

• Proven team player who shows the utmost respect for others.

• Able to perform vigorous physical work in difficult working conditions, including but not limited to:

• Work at heights

• Work in confined spaces

• Lift, carry and move materials to/from the work site

Working knowledge of:

• Gas cutting equipment

• Operating forklifts

• Estimating for proposals and cost control

Supplemental and Selection Information