Work Coordinator

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Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

With minimum supervision, the Hot Work Coordinator should be able to provide Fire prevention guidance and support to the workforce, while ensuring that the Company maintains compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

Typically has a High School Diploma and at least two (2) years of experience performing environmental health and safety (EHS), or fire prevention inspections duties. Desired experience in hot work.

• Committed to the HS/fire prevention mission and its vision and values, adapts and remains flexible, performs ethically and self-manages efficiently and professionally.
• Extensive knowledge of ship repair or other manufacturing operations, facilities, processes and operating procedures to understand the impact that Federal, State and Local EHS regulations.
• Knowledgeable of:
• Ship configuration, ship repair techniques and operations.
• Safe operation of tools and machinery.
• Knowledge and experience with fire prevention and identifying hazards.
• Conduct daily surveillances of assigned areas ensuring that all operations (including those of Sub-Contractors) are in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations and NASSCO HS/fire prevention policies and procedures; identify EHS/fire prevention hazards or deficiencies and initiates corrective action through production supervision.
• Prepare written reports on surveillances.
• Review current literature and trade publications in order to remain current regarding all OSHA and other applicable HS standards and regulations.
• Establish a close working relationship and communicate with department/ship manager on a regular basis.
• Able to identify/locate various compartments on board vessels.
• Must be able to gain access to government facilities.
• Must have current driver's license.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, in English, in both oral and written applications in order to successfully interact with management and employees.
• Able to reason and solves problems; use reference materials; use organizing strategies; utilize time and resources effectively.
• Capable of interacting with others; promoting customer’s satisfaction; respects diversity; resolves conflicts.
• Computes and reasons mathematically.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• Carrying
• Lifting
• Walking
• Climbing
• Pulling
• Must be able to go on vessels

• Crouching
• Standing
• Hearing
• Stooping
• Other:
• Kneeling
• Talking

Reports to the Ship Manager. Maintains internal contacts with Production, Repair, Maintenance, Medical, and Emergency Response personnel.

• Receive, review, and coordinate each hot work authorization form submitted.
• Complete Attachment C of NSI 009-08, Hot Work Notification Log for each approved hot work authorization form and sign after verifying with Hot Work Supervision that hot work is ready to commence and after hot work has ended. Each signature affirms requested hot work authorization will be worked each shift and that the hot work has ended.
• Meet daily, when hot work is scheduled with each designated representative from each RA, the Commanding Officer's designated representative, and the Supervisor to eliminate each hot work conflict, and to advise the Supervisor of each hot work problem that could impact the RA's or any ship's work operation.
• Participate in each Fire Safety Council (FSC) meeting, when needed, to support adjudicating each request
• Ensure that each RA (Repair Activity) submits a properly filled out hot work authorization form.
• Submit each hot work authorization form to the Commanding Officer's designated representative responsible for maintaining Attachment “C” at a location agreed upon by the FSC.
• Ensure each hot work authorization form revision submitted by the cognizant RA is processed prior to proceeding with the work necessitating the revision to the hot work authorization form.
• Prioritize allocation of hot work authorization forms each shift, based on the integrated production schedule.
• Conduct shipboard fire prevention (including fire prevention equipment) and hot work surveillances on Company contracted vessels daily, or as required.
• Identify the job-specific hazards hot work workers may be subjected to in the course of their duties and provide the appropriate guidance to mitigate those hazards.
• Determine site-specific flammable materials, hazardous processes, or other potential fire hazards present or likely to be present in the work location.
• Attend meetings, as required by the Manager.
• Makes status reports, as required daily/weekly, as defined by the Manager.

With minimum supervision, Hot Work Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all hot work policies and practices are followed. This position assists with implementing, monitoring and reviewing the protective and…