MARINE BOILERMAKER/MECHANIC - LIMITED TIME DURATION

Salary : $44.03 Hourly

Location : Portland 97203, OR

Job Type : Full-Time Represented

Job Number : 01862

Division : Trade & Economic Development

Department : Marine Ops

Opening Date : 05 / 09 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

The Position

The Port of Portland is hiring a temporary Marine Boilermaker for our Marine Facilities!

We are seeking a skilled journeyman welder and mechanic with a can-do attitude who would enjoy working in our unique Marine environment.

The successful candidate will have experience working with a variety of materials in an industrial setting, and be able to follow work direction.

In addition, this person will be a proven team player who promotes safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work.

NOTE : This position is classified as temporary, full-time with an anticipated sunset date on or around July 31, 2024. Temporary employees qualify for health benefits, paid time-off, and boot allowance per the collective bargaining agreement.

Generally, the schedule will be Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m. with occasional overtime and weekend work required.

Essential Job Duties

• Supports burning, fitting, and welding for all Marine areas
• Calculates layouts and metal fabrication
• Coordinates work efforts with other crafts
• Maintains equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Utilizes Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED); or the equivalent combination of education and / or relevant experience.
• Experience :
• General boiler experience (perform general welding, burning, and fitting) and mechanic experience is required.
• Stainless plate welders that are certified in stainless dual shield and stick is required.
• Identify correct types of welding rods for welding situations.
• Accurately read and work with blueprints and layouts.
• General experience around pile supported docks is preferred.
• Licenses required :
• Journeyman level welding certification is required.
• Maintain a valid state drivers' license is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Federal government is required.

All licensing fees will be reimbursed by the Port of Portland.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and passion for being inclusive.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Proven team player who shows the utmost respect for others.
• Able to perform vigorous physical work in difficult working conditions, including but not limited to :
• Work at heights
• Work in confined spaces
• Lift, carry and move materials to / from the work site
• Working knowledge of :
• Gas cutting equipment
• Operating forklifts
• Estimating for proposals and cost control

Supplemental and Selection Information

About us :

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region.

We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better.

And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past.

With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us : careers@portofportland.com

Safety : The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion : At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO / Affirmative Action Policy Statement : The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws.

We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference : Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions.

If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing : The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and / or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation : Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process.

Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process.

An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources : call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.

At the Port of Portland, we strive to offer a holistic and comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families.

We care about your health by offering highly-subsidized healthcare plans that include alternative care. We look out for you and for family by paying for life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

We participate in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement program. We provide access to additional coverage and benefits including pre-tax spending accounts, voluntary term life insurance, a deferred compensation plan, and critical illness and accident insurance policies.

We go above and beyond by offering an award-winning wellness program for all employees to engage in. Employees can tend to their physical and mental health, earn rewards, and create community.

Our employee assistance program supports the Port's commitment to emotional and mental well-being by providing mental health services, discounts on local gyms, and pet insurance for companions.

Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to spend with loved ones and do the things you enjoy. We offer generous vacation time that accrues with length of service, sick leave that never expires and can be used for dependent care, health maintenance and mental health, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave - all in addition to 10 paid holidays.

As an added bonus - because we know employees use their time off differently - once a year we give employees the opportunity to convert sick leave to personal leave, and to convert vacation leave to either cash, a retirement plan contribution, or a contribution to a Health Savings Account.

Please note : Some benefits vary by job type / group, so please be sure to review your comprehensive benefit guide and / or collective bargaining agreement upon hire to confirm what is available to you.