(C) WAF Technician - DDG Navy Modernization Support

Background check, US Citizenship, and a drug screening are requirements of this position. Travel is 20%. Contingent on clients approved candidate. The WAF Technician will support DDG modernization, repair, and systems restoration work by managing Work Authorization Forms, tag-outs, work boundaries, and shipboard work control documentation. This position is critical to ensuring production work is properly authorized, safely controlled, and aligned with shipyard, Navy, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, track, and close Work Authorization Forms. Coordinate WAF approvals with production, QA, ship’s force, test, engineering, and customer representatives. Support tag-out planning, system isolation, work boundary control, and restoration sequencing. Verify required permits, authorizations, and safety controls are in place before work begins. Track open WAFs, expired WAFs, pending approvals, holds, and restoration constraints. Attend daily production, WAF, tag-out, and restoration meetings as required. Maintain accurate records for audit readiness and customer review. Help prevent unauthorized work, schedule delays, and unsafe system conditions. Support restoration of ship systems after maintenance, modernization, or repair work is complete. Physical Job Requirements Ability to board, access, and work onboard Navy ships in an industrial shipyard environment. Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and shipboard access ways. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during ship checks, production meetings, and onboard coordination. Ability to enter confined or restricted shipboard spaces when required. Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, gloves, and fall protection when required. Ability to work around noise, dust, fumes, welding, grinding, and active production areas. Ability to carry documents, laptop/tablet, and light inspection equipment. Ability to safely navigate uneven surfaces, temporary staging, and shipboard passageways. Requirements Prior Navy, shipyard, or ship repair availability experience. Familiarity with WAF, tag-out, and shipboard work control processes. DDG platform experience preferred. Strong understanding of shipboard safety, production controls, and system restoration. Ability to coordinate with multiple trades and customer stakeholders. Strong documentation and communication skills. Must be able to work onsite in Seattle and onboard an active Navy vessel. #J-18808-Ljbffr TMMG, LLC