WAF Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reviews all submitted work authorization forms (WAF) and develops same for repair activities. Trains all repair activity personnel. Ensures all repair activities meet NAVSEA Standard Item tagout and system isolation requirements. Provides guidance to Ships Force on developing system tag outs. Coordinate MHI subcontractor and government AIT work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews all submitted work authorization forms and develops the same for all repair activities.
• Trains all MHI production personnel working on navy vessels and maintains training list for all MHI employees.
• Maintains daily the WAF log during the repair availability and provides copies to the Ships Force and repair departments.
• Ensures all repair activities follow guidelines set forth by NAVSEA instructions and that the safety of personnel and equipment are maintained at all times.
• Helps schedule onboard work which has impact on other systems and/or work. Obtains approvals from Ships Force.
• Ensures ship system tagout isolations are correct to ensure safety of personnel and equipment. Provides guidance to Ships Force for developing system tag outs.
• Ensures that all work authorization permits, and tag outs are completed as required.
• Helps coordinate MHI subcontractor and government AIT work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Five years of experience in ship repair industry
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills and can interact effectively at all levels of the organization and with outside customers. Communication skills must be effective both orally and in writing, and the candidate must possess the ability to speak in a large group setting.
• Must have the ability to train others.
• Must have experience working with Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, Visual Basic and Outlook.
• Must have good working knowledge of ships operating systems including how the isolation or energizing of one system affects other systems.
• Must have the ability to understand how completion of work applies to system restoration and be able to exercise good judgement in determining if system repairs can be completed.
• Must be familiar and knowledgeable of the Navy Tagout User Manual (TUM) and Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM).
• Must be able to work independently.

MHI Ship Repair & Services offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

Affirmative Action/EOE Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.