Shipyard Dry-Dock Reliability Technologist

Do you thrive where precision, safety, and readiness intersect? Are you fluent in NAVSEA Standard Items and comfortable coordinating multiple trades to keep complex systems mission-ready? At Everett Ship Repair (Everett, WA), the premier Pacific Northwest hub for commercial vessel repair and conversion, we’re expanding to serve even more sophisticated work—commercial and defense—and we’re looking for a dry-dock reliability specialist to help lead the way.

Why ESR?

• Founded in 2019, growing fast, and positioned next to the U.S. Navy.
• Deep dry-docking capacity and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Learn from industry veterans and highly skilled craftspeople.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate lifecycle maintenance, repair, modernization, and overhaul of ESR dry-dock systems.
• Execute work packages aligned to NAVSEA Standard Items, TMs, drawings, and Work Specifications.
• Apply and enforce OSHA, NAVSEA, and yard safety rules, including gas-free, confined space, and hot work.
• Track work progress, manpower, materials, costs, and schedule; report variances and corrective plans.
• Inspect mechanical, piping, and auxiliary systems during all dry-dock evolutions.
• Maintain configuration control, verify work authorization, and keep documentation complete and accurate.
• Approve JHAs, work control forms, and test/inspection plans.
• Drive daily production meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefs.
• Flag growth work and discrepancies; collaborate with the Dry Dock Maintenance Supervisor to resolve.
• Support NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, and DoD audits, inspections, and certifications.
• Advance equipment readiness, QA, and fleet reliability outcomes.

Must-Have Background

• Diploma or higher degree.
• 2–3 years (minimum) in maintenance, overhaul, or shipyard operations.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance methodologies.
• Familiar with OSHA requirements.
• NAVSEA Standard Items familiarity (preferred).

Core Strengths

• Sound decision-making in regulated, schedule-driven environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and work specs.
• Outstanding coordination and communication across trades and stakeholders.
• Detail-driven problem solver committed to safety and quality.
• Facility with maintenance tracking, work controls, and documentation systems.

Security & Compliance

• Compliance with ITAR, export control regulations, and classified material handling procedures is required.

Work Environment

• Naval shipyards, dry docks, and other restricted-access facilities.
• Extended hours, shift work, weekends, and on-call coverage as needed during critical evolutions.
• Exposure to confined spaces, heights, hazardous materials, noise, and marine conditions.
• PPE use and adherence to safety/security procedures are mandatory.

Tools You’ll Operate

• Boom Crane
• Overhead Crane
• Forklifts

Preferred Proficiencies

• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Dry Dock Maintenance
• Equipment Readiness
• NAVSEA
• Preventative Maintenance
• Ship Repair
• Systems Maintenance
• System Inspection

Total Rewards

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance with optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

Equal Opportunity & Workplace Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity: Everett Ship Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Everett Ship Repair is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.