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

Pay Range: $37.48/hr

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

• Comply with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Consistently exceeds Journeyman standards.
• Operates ship’s cargo gear, single boom, twin booms, stiff legs, and robot cranes
• Assembles and disassembles sheaves, blocks, shackles, and booms.
• Pulls and renews all of the working and standing rigging.
• Recertifies davits and lifeboat complete.
• Operates ship’s equipment such as mooring winches, ship’s cranes, and cargo gear to accomplish specified repairs.
• Tests cargo gear, which includes setting different angles and weight testing of all types.
• Rolls ships propellers and handling such items as shafts and rudders at maximum load limits with hoisting equipment.
• Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
• Properly cares for and safely uses all hand and power equipment and all company property.
• Perform quadrennials on cargo gear.
• Researches and suggests written comprehensive condition found reports. (CFRs)
• Responsible for being conversant in all quality assurance requirements and document compliance.

ESSENTIAL SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Communicate effectively, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Ability to perform metric conversions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Shackles and wire rope slings - size, capacity and use.
• Block and tackle - assembly, capacity and use.
• Come-A-Longs and Air Tuggers - capacity and use.
• Crane Signals.
• Possesses knowledge of mobile crane operations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED preferred. 5-10 years relevant work experience, preferably doing marine rigging. Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

Four hour fire watch certification, must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Forklift certification.

HAZWOPER – First Responder Awareness Level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting, Standing, Walking, CrouchingKneeling/Crawling, Stooping (Bending at the waist), Twisting, Climbing, Balancing, Reaching, Handling/Grasping, Fingering/Feeling, Pushing/Pulling, and Lifting/Carrying.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL USE OF SENSES

• Talking: Frequently talks over the phone, on the radio or in person to coordinate work efforts and assure safety.
• Hearing: Frequently listens over telephone, radio or in person while coordinating work efforts and assuring safety.
• Vision: Continually must be able to see surrounding activity.
• Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less): Frequently - Important for job safety.
• Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet of more): Important for job safety.
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision to judge distance/spatial relationships): Important for job safety, to judge distance/spatial relationships.
• Color Vision (if required to distinguish colors for job performance or safety): Not required.
• Field of Vision (if required to observe a large field of vision while keeping eye fixed on a given point for job performance or safety): Important to observe surrounding activities while crane is in operation.
• Smell: Useful in detecting fire.
• Other sensory requirements: None.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Interaction/communication with others: Frequently-interacts either verbally or via hand signals with others to coordinate work effort and ensure safety.
• Works alone/independently: Frequently-works with others in groups of 2 or 3, either moving objects or coordinating load lift with crane operator.
• Directs/supervises others: Not required.
• Repetitive work: Work varies throughout the day.
• Attention to detail: Must be attentive to how knots are tied and other fastenings are prepared in order to ensure loads can be safely lifted.
• Flexibility: Assigned duties vary on a daily basis.
• Other mental/psychological demands: Coordinates rigging with co-workers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works indoors: Frequently-inside ship.
• Works outdoors: Frequently- exposed to all types of Oregon weather.
• Safety equipment required: Must wear hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, whistle and safety harness, leather shoes/boots.
• Other Exposures: May be exposed to smoke, fumes, free silica, asbestos, oil, grease, paint, and heavy weights.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses flashlight, whistle, come-a-long, chain fall, shackles, rope, wire and synthetic line, glommer, mooring lines, block and tackle (all configurations), air tuggers, pilot ladders, bicycles, forklifts, cherry pickers, and pick up trucks.
• Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.
• Other: None.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries provides 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, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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.