Lead Mechanic Supervisor - Crane and Rigging

Position:Lead Mechanic Supervisor - Crane and Rigging (Job )

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job :1502

# of Openings:1

Lead Mechanic Supervisor – Crane and Rigging

Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Lead Mechanic Supervisor to assist the Crane and Rigging Department.

Position will support management with training and assignment of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their ability, experience, and job knowledge in support and execution of production goals in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations.

The position is located onsite in Norfolk VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. Position may require occasional travel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Primary duty is to execute routine (and non-routine) production duties in support of operational goals and in compliance with Company procedures and policies.
• Performs skilled tasking (relative to their assigned trade) in the maintenance, repair, installation/removal, new construction, etc. activities supporting ship repair/industrial fabrication operations.
• Supports management to facilitate daily production activities of the team and helps ensure employees (assigned to their work crew) have all necessary tools, equipment, work procedures, etc. to work safely and efficiently.
• May assist management with timekeeping validation, training, performance management, coaching/counselling, supervision, etc. for employees assigned to their work crews.
• Breaks broader production requirements down to practical action plans to support safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals while providing constant monitoring of job sites.
• Utilizing their production knowledge, make recommendations to support Plan of the Day (POD) for their assigned projects and utilizing their assigned resources to efficiently achieve operational requirements of projects.
• Evaluates job sites and work environments prior to work starting to ensure safe project set ups and efficient work evolutions.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all contract requirements, drawings, procedures/work instructions, etc.

Additionally, position will:

• Review project specifications/SOWs and support creation of requisitions of all needed materials in accordance with contract requirements and associated references.
• Generate and submits production reports to management (to include condition and surveillance reports, operational briefs, executed quality checks, etc.) meeting all technical/customer reporting requirements.
• Support management in ensuring tools/resources are mobilized and demobilized from project appropriately, providing updates on damaged or lost equipment.
• Initiates QA/Customer call out and attends/executes TIP inspections.
• May serve as backup/makeup to supervisor, as needed.
• Provides input to management and project teams to support schedule, progress, ETC/EAC updates for all projects assigned to them.

• Bachelors or Registered Apprentice (grad) or HS + 6 years related trade experience (in the trade to be supervised)
• Must have experience in crane cable removal and install.
• Ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and corresponding technical references.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA 1915 for Shipyard and OSHA 1926 for Commercial Vessels.
• Must have previous supervisory experience.
• Must have expert knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must be a steady, reliable worker.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow complex instructions.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete responsibilities with minimal direction.

• Must be able to access government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.
• Position requires you to obtain and maintain a DBIDS.

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods
• Able to perform…