O46 FOREMAN-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises employees who operate and maintain the 150lb steam system, 5,000 HP air system, oily waste system, low pressure air and along with maintaining our utility tunnel, etc. May also supervise outside contractors who perform repairs and maintenance on these systems. Set priorities and develop schedules. Allocates the resources needed to complete all preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. Ensure that we receive a quality service while ensuring operability and maintainability is sustained. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures. Responsible for complying with all the technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, specifications, etc. An incumbent must possess a thorough technical knowledge of the trade in the area of responsibility, and a have a solid educational base, generally gained through successful completion of the Apprentice program or the equivalent in education and training. The candidate must be able to supervise the work of others, motivate and train employees, and possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Depending on area, specific technical, medical and physical requirements may apply, such as radiation worker or asbestos worker qualifications. May be required to physically access tight, low or high spaces, involving climbing, kneeling, stooping, standing, etc. Depending on area assigned, the job may involve exposure to extreme weather and other environmental conditions encountered in shipbuilding and manufacturing, including noise, fumes, chemicals, moving and energized machines and systems, etc. Must be able to work a variable work schedule including overtime. Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge. Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures. Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans. Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc. Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance. Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts.

Requirements

Thorough technical knowledge of the trade in the area of responsibility
Solid educational base, generally gained through successful completion of the Apprentice program or the equivalent in education and training.
Able to supervise the work of others, motivate and train employees
Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Bachelor's Degree OR Apprentice Certification OR High School and 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience OR Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade and/or military experience

Nice To Haves

Able to read and communicate construction and installation drawings to others
Knowledgeable of the International Plumbing & Mechanical Code
Knowledgeable of B-31 power piping codes
Experience working with live systems
Well organized and astute with time management
Strong communication skills
Self-starter, requiring limited supervision
Strong safety record and working knowledge of shipyard safety requirements
Strong Computer Skills – Word, Excel, SAP
Understanding of and familiarity with pipe standards and specifications
Knowledge of welding SMAW, GTAW and SAW
Analyzes workforce, material, equipment requirements, and coordinates the piping work plan requirements

Responsibilities

Supervises employees who operate and maintain the 150lb steam system, 5,000 HP air system, oily waste system, low pressure air and along with maintaining our utility tunnel, etc.
May also supervise outside contractors who perform repairs and maintenance on these systems.
Set priorities and develop schedules.
Allocates the resources needed to complete all preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
Ensure that we receive a quality service while ensuring operability and maintainability is sustained.
Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures.
Responsible for complying with all the technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, specifications, etc.
Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge.
Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans.
Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance.
Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts.