WAF Coordinator

WAF Coordinator

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. Come join our team! We currently have an exciting opportunity in our WAF department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a WAF Coordinator. The hours are 6am - 2:45pm. Shift: ALL Security Clearance: No Clearance

Coordinate all assigned Test and WAF Coordinators in the conduct of their duties. Execute tasks, establish guidelines, and set milestones to monitor/oversee the performance of the Test Coordinator and the WAF Coordinator assigned to each project. Certify all contracted WAFs have been closed satisfactorily. Certify all Tests and Inspections are completed satisfactorily. Certify all required WAF and Test reports are submitted and settled. Submit required reports to the Customer. Coordinate and track WAFs, testing and trials schedules and set up work authorization, work control, and WAF office on new jobs.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Processes Work Authorization Forms (WAF) in accordance with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) to ensure rigorous personnel and ships safety standards are met at all times
• Sets up WTC Office on new avail projects tracking and maintaining accurate and timely WAF processing from WAF Submittal to Completion
• Review new WAFs for accuracy, completeness and work safety utilizing in-depth knowledge of all ship's systems, components and operations
• Provide customer service interface resolution for isolation conflicts between ship's force and contractors utilizing ships drawings, blue prints, schematics and technical manuals
• Coordinates the restoration of ships systems and components via WAF revisions or completions to ensure all maintenance testing can be performed safely for all contractors without detrimental effects to ships systems and operations
• Tracks and maintains status of all WAFs throughout various stages utilizing WAF log index, summary and status progress reports to meet project team goals and time lines
• Train and qualify contractors and ship's force as directed in the WAF and tag-out process basic purpose, use and restrictions through the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) WAF/Tag-out requirements
• Assist contractors in establishing an Electronic Work Authorization Form (EWAF) account and provide training as needed
• Maintain an accurate WAF and tag-out roster training data base as well as a copy of the plan utilized to qualify and train personnel for review by the government
• Initiate corrective action requests (CAR) must possess the discretion to identify when WAF violations have been committed by contractors
• Understands and is proficient in writing and maintaining Condition Found Reports (CFR) as related to WAF work packages and training review and write change recommendations to Navy Standard Item Instructions, user and maintenance manuals as it relates to WAFs and WAF processing
• Keen ability to navigate SMARTS working independently and utilizing time management in obtaining work completion certification to support meeting key events and milestones

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent with previous experience using the US Navy Tag-Out Program, TUM and JFMM. Former US Navy Enlisted Personnel and Junior Officers are well suited.
• One (1) year experience in a shipbuilding, repair or equivalent manufacturing environment with ability to read and comprehend work specifications, technical publications and blue prints is desired.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communicative skills, both orally and written for constant daily interaction with Shipboard Departments and Contractors at all levels.
• Intermediate level experience using computers and MS Office software programs sufficient to perform repetitive office task in keyboarding, spread sheets, word documents and emails.
• Be willing to work varying hours including 2nd shift, weekends and overtime.
• Occasionally ride customer ships and travel to customer ships located out of the area.
• Must be able to climb vertical ladders and scaffolding and work at heights.
• Have access to reliable transportation to various work sites.
• Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this job.

Accountability:

Directly responsible for coordinating the work authorization and work control process from submission to completion, via the use of WAFs for all contractor work performed during a contract period through the use of electronic WAF logs and WAF notebook files. Also responsible for training and qualifying contractors in the WAF control process.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.