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

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.
• 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.
• Researches and suggests written comprehensive condition found reports. (CFRs)

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. 3 years relevant work experience, preferably doing marine rigging. Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Associate 2

Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with erecting and dismantling staging. Assists with and/or performs basic pipe bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Associate 1 or Fire Watch duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.

Associate 3

Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1 and Associate 2 job duties. Trains and assists with rigging under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. Assists with and/or performs mechanical bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Fire Watch, Associate 1 or Associate 2 duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.

Associate 4

Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2, and Associate 3 job duties. Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill, but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with limited supervision. (work history and demonstrated proficiency in single skill or trade). Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills and 1- certification to progress to the next level.

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.

 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.