Nichols Brothers Facilities Maintenance team is more than just a repair crew; they are behind-the-scenes of day-to-day operations, supporting the shipyard in every capacity.

A shipyard is a very complex environment; therefore, it takes several different specialties to support the operations, from tool repair, to rolling stock mechanics, material handling, grounds and building repair and maintenance and everything in-between.

Nichols Brothers Facilities Maintenance team is made up of 20 men and women, all specializing in one or more department segments.

Material Handling

• Receive incoming plate and raw material.
• Manage Storage and distribution of plate and raw material.
• Deliver plate and raw material to production site by certified crane operators.

Tool & Equipment Maintenance

• Electrical repair.
• Power tool repair.
• Welding equipment repair.
• Power distribution onboard vessels.
• Maintain rolling stock.

Tool Distribution

• Control of yard tool check in/out to all personnel.
• Manages Vendor managed inventory.
• Performs Safety harness inspections and certifies for harnesses use.

Buildings and Grounds Janitorial

• Janitorial duties of all building and facilities.

Building and Grounds Repair and Maintenance

• cleans, repairs, and maintains buildings, grounds, equipment, and related facilities; skills include carpentry, painting, and plumbing.

Forklift Operators

• Assists with moving material around the yard for production.

Inbound/Outbound Freight

• Pickup & delivery of materials with haul capacity of 10,000lbs.

Environmental Storm water

• Maintains electro-cucullated storm water system.
• Filters water to less than five (5) parts per billion copper for discharge.
• Maintains Spill response policies and procedures.