WAF Coordinator

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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Reviews all submitted work authorization forms and develops the same for all repair activities. 2.Trains all repair activity personnel working on navy vessels and MHI. Submits required training guide and reports. 3.Maintains daily the log during the repair availability and provides copies to the Ships Force and repair departments. 4.Ensures all repair activities follow guidelines set forth by Navsea instructions and that the safety of personnel and equipment are maintained at all times. 5.Helps schedule onboard work which has impact on other systems and/or work. Obtains approvalsfrom Ships Force. 6.Makes sure that ship system tagout isolations are correct to ensure safety of personnel and equipment. Provides guidance to Ships Force for developing system tagouts. 7.Ensures that all work authorization permits and tagouts are completed as required. 8.Develops and submits compartment closure lists as required for each availability. 9.Helps coordinate MHI subcontractor and government AIT work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.High School Diploma or Equivalent 2.Must have good working knowledge of ships operating systems. (i.e. When a repair is being completed, needs to know how shutting down one system will affect other systems.) 3.Must have worked within the maritime industry and be familiar with maritime terminology. 4.Must be able to exercise good judgment in determining if system repairs can be completed. 5.Must be able to work independently. 6.Requires excellent communication skills. (Prior training experience preferred but not required.) MHI offers competitive wages and excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants apply at 543 E. Indian River Rd., Norfolk, VA or send resume to employment@mhi-shiprepair.com Affirmative Action Employer/EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.