Gulf Copper LLC

Assistant Floating Dry Dock Master

Port Arthur, TX - Full Time

Assistant Floating Dry Dock Master

Company Overview:

Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston, Texas, with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Copper’s primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels, ship construction, and fabrication for transportation, government, and oil and gas markets.

Benefits:

  • 401 (k)
  • Group Health & Dental Plan
  • Short-& Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Holiday & Vacation Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Dry Docking & Undocking Operations

· Assist the Dry Docking Master planning and executing vessel docking and undocking procedures.

· Help position and secure vessels using blocks, lines, and support equipment.

· Monitor ballast operations, floating dock flooding, and pumping procedures.

· Ensure all safety protocols and operational checklists are followed during movements.

2. Operational Support

· Inspect Floating dry dock equipment, block setups, pumps, valves, and mechanical systems before operations.

· Assist in maintaining accurate measurements for block placement and keel support.

· Perform routine checks and help troubleshoot floating dry dock machinery, valves, cranes, and support equipment.

· Maintain clean, safe, and hazard-free floating drydock work areas.

3. Safety & Compliance

· Enforce safety procedures and PPE compliance for all personnel working around the floating dry dock.

· Participate in Job Safety Analysis, safety drills, hazard assessments, and toolbox meetings.

· Ensure operations follow company policies, USCG, OSHA, and environmental regulations.

· Report unsafe conditions, equipment failures, or operational concerns immediately.

4. Communication & Coordination

· Coordinate with vessel crews, production teams, maintenance staff, and supervisors.

· Relay instructions from the Floating Dry Dock Master to support crews and contractors.

· Maintain accurate logs, checklists, and reports on dock activities and equipment status.

· Assist in scheduling and planning dock operations when needed.

5. Maintenance & Facility Support

· Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance of Floating dry dock systems.

· Help ensure block inventories, rigging, and support gear are stored and maintained properly.

· Support facility upkeep between dry docking operations.

6. Required Education

· High School Diploma.

· College or Dry Dock training course.

7. Required Qualifications

· Floating Dry Dock experience at least 3 years.

· Hands-on maritime, shipyard, or marine operations experience (floating dry dock experience preferred).

· Strong understanding of vessel structures, hull shapes, and stability fundamentals.

· Ability to read dock plans, blueprints, and technical drawings.

· Basic mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills.

· Strong communication and teamwork skills.

· Ability to perform tank inspections.

· Ability to work outdoors in all weather and perform physical labor.

8. Preferred Certifications

· OSHA Maritime Safety Training

· Crane/Rigging Certification

· Confined Space & Working at Heights training.

9. Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

· Comfortable working around water, heights, machinery, and hazardous environments

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb ladders for extended periods.

10. Ideal Candidate Traits

· Safety-focused

· Technically minded

· Calm under pressure

· Strong situational awareness

· Good problem-solver

· Reliable and punctual

 

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected].  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [email protected].

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