Assistant Outfitting Coordinator

Eastern Shipbuilding Group•Panama City, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Outfitting Coordinator supports the coordination and execution of vessel outfitting activities while helping ensure safety, quality, budget, schedule, and environmental objectives are achieved during vessel construction. This position is responsible for coordinating production activities, supporting craft and vendor readiness, communicating Company standards and owner specifications, and assisting with resolution of production issues impacting vessel progress. The role is expected to maintain a strong onboard vessel presence throughout the work shift, typically spending approximately 6 to 8 hours per shift within active production areas supporting coordination, execution, safety awareness, and production priorities. Remaining time is generally spent supporting production coordination functions including material tracking, engineering coordination, vendor communication, reporting, work order management, and vessel support activities. This position is expected to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making in coordinating daily vessel activities, resolving production conflicts, prioritizing work progression, supporting craft execution, and communicating operational needs to production leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalence plus five to seven years of previous shipyard experience.
One to three years of Shipyard or related industry experience.
Requires knowledge of ship terminology, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Ability to read and comprehend written, oral, or diagram forms or plans.
Ability to apply sound judgment and practical decision-making in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to prioritize competing operational demands and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
Ability to identify production issues and recommend effective solutions supporting schedule and execution objectives.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, employees, vendors, and customers.
Knowledge of safe operation and use of hand and power tools and reading a tape measure.
Ability to accurately demonstrate knowledge of basic math and English scale measuring units.
Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety consciousness, and multitasking.
Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Project Managers, Craft Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and production leadership to facilitate efficient execution of vessel work scope.
Review engineering drawings, ECNs, specifications, and work orders to support production planning, material coordination, and field execution activities.
Evaluate vessel readiness conditions and coordinate corrective actions necessary to support inspections, testing, equipment installation, and production progression.
Support decision-making related to production priorities, work sequencing, and vessel execution activities while maintaining alignment with Company procedures and project objectives.
Monitor production activities and communicate risks, delays, safety concerns, engineering conflicts, and execution issues impacting schedule or operational performance.
Coordinate vendor activities and subcontractor support to minimize operational disruptions and maximize production efficiency.
Collaborate with production leadership in evaluating field conditions and determining practical solutions to support vessel completion objectives.
Coordinate and attend inspections and ensure vessel areas are properly prepared prior to regulatory or customer inspections.
Support execution of production goals through proactive communication, problem-solving, and operational coordination across multiple departments and crafts.
Monitor time and material activities related to vendor support, production work, and project execution.