Authorization Forms; WAF Coordinator

Overview

Who We Are Vigor is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding and ship repair, supporting both commercial customers and our national defense. With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good – environmentally, in the lives of its employees and in the community.

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Salary Range: $53,000 - 63,000

The Work Authorization Forms (WAF) Coordinator administers the work authorization process and oversees the process for the Work Authorization Forms and Technical Work Documents (TWDs) for all repair activities throughout the course of ship’s availability.

This list is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities and is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work.

• Verifies that ship’s systems are properly tagged out and safe prior to allowing work to be done.
• Validates that all tags hung have been fully completed and hung properly.
• Audits tags to ensure they are placed in the right location and have not been tampered with.
• Accurately enters and logs tag out information into electronic database and binders for each ship.
• Acts as liaison between Ship’s crew, Subcontractors and Production Department for all repair activities in matters of WAFs and Tagouts with the goal of 100% compliance and zero violations.
• Attends meetings and sends out correspondences to ensure clear communication between Project Management, Subcontractors, Ship’s crew and Production Department.
• Conducts training on Tagout and WAF requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Operates within general parameters, but must use sound judgment and independent decision making when carrying out job responsibilities.

The person interfaces with project management, production personnel, vendor personnel and Government personnel.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and requirements.
• Must be familiar with the United States Navy Tag-out system or equivalent process.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information, draw conclusions, basic problem solving and familiar with root-cause analysis techniques.
• Ability to work independently, including meeting schedules and reporting deadlines.
• A strong working knowledge of marine propulsion and structural systems, including the ability to read blueprints/ship system drawings and previous marine operational experience is helpful.
• Ability to use PC and software applications such as MS Office and database programs.
• Must have thorough knowledge of shipyard production procedures, government regulations, craft jurisdictions, ship repair methods, administrative procedures and government contract administration.
• Ability to write understandable reports, read and understand technical manuals.
• Must be able to board ships, enter confined spaces with limited visibility and have the ability to climb stairs and ladders of varying heights.

High School Diploma or GED Certificate is required. A BA in quality technology, engineering, mathematics, basic sciences or related fields or equivalent experience is preferred. Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a NAVSEA issued access badge. Minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibility and experience in the quality profession for a heavy manufacturer or shipyard is desired. A minimum of 3 years of increasing responsibility in project management experience is desired.

Experience including work in an ISO 9000, Mil-Q-9858A or MIL-I-45208A QA Program is required.

Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the shipyard. The individual may be required to be in production areas in yard and onboard ships. Must be able to walk to and from job sites. Must be able to…