AddressWe are looking for a Boatyard General Hand to assist with the process of getting vessels in/out of the water and on the hard stand.
GCCM is the benchmark of marine refit and repair facility in Australia, encouraging and attracting the industry's finest contractors and nurturing a culture of customer focus, pride, partnership, and continual improvement.
Our shared ambition is to build trust and take the hassle out of boating by providing premium quality marine solutions.
With the following accountabilities in mind, you will look for continuous and sustainable improvement strategies and consistently promote and demonstrate superior customer service in line with business objectives.
Shipyard Duties:
- Prepares vessels for lifting by ensuring the lifting position is correct, the straps have correct placement by referring to the factory marks, and ensuring the vessel is secure;
- Researches unfamiliar vessels to ensure the lift is safe;
- Conducting pre start inspections on shipyard plant and equipment;
- Conducting weekly inspections of vessel support systems, vessel access systems and shipyard to ensure the work environment is safe for operations;
- Operates the lifting machine, forklift and trailer;
- Acts as a spotter when not operating machines;
- Washes down vessels using a high-pressure washer;
- Sets up the equipment and system used to stabilise vessels in the correct position;
- Makes adjustments to vessel positioning as required;
- Liaises with customers throughout the lifting process;
- Provision of hire equipment (leads, mobile plant, IBC) to shipyard vessels including pre-hire inspection and completion of Hire Dockets.
- Responding to safety and environmental hazards and incidents in the Shipyard;
- Reporting hazards, incidents, near misses and damage into the GCCM reporting system;
- Ensures customers are provided with basic equipment such as a stair/ladder access, power, water and skin bins;
- Hardstands/sheds are cleaned following the removal of a vessel;
- Carries out general cleaning and maintenance in the shipyard;
- Conducts general maintenance on the lifting machine;
- Monitors the worksite and reports any unclean or unsafe practises to the Team Leader.
- Contribute to and actively incorporate business objectives into daily accountabilities
- Any other reasonable duties as required.
Reports to: Shipyard Team Leader
Key Capabilities:
Qualifications, Education & Training Requirements:
- Year 10 Certificate
- Drivers License
- Boat License
Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 2+ years of experience working in an operational shipyard environment
- Sound knowledge of vessel requirements for lifting from water to dry stand
- Hands-on knowledge of shipyard daily activities
- Willingness to adhere to safe workplace practises
- Ability to swim to safety
- High levels of communication and customer service skills
- Sound judgement
- Willingness to work as a team
- Ability to work in a clean and organised manner
Desirable:
Qualifications, Education & Training Requirements:
- Straddle Carrier Operations & Maintenance Course
- Forklift Licence
Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Valid First Aid certificate
