Production Manager - Electrical

Where We Are – Marine Fabrication (Vancouver, Washington)

PAY RANGE: $113,000 – 126,000

This position will be responsible for complete oversight of appropriate electrical power distribution systems, circuit breakers, controllers, motors, switches, and all associated electrical equipment during the construction of sea going vessels. The ideal candidate for this role will also be required to assist in the development of relationships with all elements of project management. Through a collaborative effort with all other crafts, this position will require the ability to continuously develop strategies for efficient processing of all electrical outfitting activities and systems on marine and non‑marine related projects.

In addition, this position will oversee the employees (varies from 3-60 person crew) on various types of projects and ensure proper installation of such equipment occurs in the safest and most cost effective and timely manner.

• Understand, promote and adhere to a Safety First culture by following and enforcing safety guidelines and requirements at all times; understanding and properly utilizing the appropriate personal protective equipment for each situation.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of AC/DC theory, cut in, hook‑up, termination, grounding & bonding as well as applicable testing equipment and methodologies.
• Assist planning & estimating department in the review of specifications and bid estimates for upcoming new projects.
• Ability to interpret metrics and make appropriate changes to positively impact outcomes.
• Provide guidance to the electrical section of advance planning to ensure all material is identified, ordered, received and kitted to support each project. This includes building work packages for electrical work.
• Read and understand schematics at an advanced level.
• Build, develop, and manage to a schedule for the purpose of meeting milestone objectives. This includes resource loading the work to be performed.
• Evaluate existing in‑house electrical capabilities and recommend changes; additions or reductions. Examples: programming, panel construction, switchboard design, electrical engineering, and console design/construction.
• Utilizing the input of all other crafts, develop plans and schedules to include all items for the electrical outfitting of marine vessels which will be incorporated into a master production schedule and ensure milestones are met.
• Possess the ability to create a complete bill of material (BOM) based on drawings, effectively communicate with appropriate entities to clarify contract specifications to ensure appropriate equipment and material have been identified.
• Partner with the purchasing department to ensure materials are ordered on time to keep the production schedule on track.
• Build positive relationships with vendors, subcontractors, clients, etc.
• Interact with design engineers to ensure proper placement of materials and to clarify installation issues.
• Develop, implement and maintain equipment start up procedures to validate proper operation of systems at the completion.
• Create acceptance sea trial procedures as well as coordinate with regulatory bodies for all systems on classed and un‑classed vessels as well as the same for all non‑marine related projects.

This position maintains a high level of decision‑making authority and responsibility for end results in an atmosphere of rapid business development and change. It is essential that there is an effective ability to properly interact simultaneously with all levels of the leadership staff regarding operating matters.

• Direct management responsibility over entire electrical outfitting operation including supervision and electrical crew(s) across multiple projects
• Hiring Authority for electrical personnel
• Evaluation of personnel for level of knowledge and assignment to Elec 1, 2, 3 or 4
• Organizing daily tasks for crew leads
• Review and updating JHA’s
• Timecard review & Approval
• Maintain and improve productivity

This position maintains a variety of significant relationships and must be able to determine the…