Hot Work Coordinator (2nd Shift)

BAE Systems•Norfolk, VA

2d•$44,033 - $70,454•Onsite

About The Position

Accomplish duties and responsibilities as Hot Work Coordinator (HWC) in accordance with NAVSEA standard item 009-08, having the sole function of coordinating hot work notification and execution for all contractor hot work performed daily during assigned ship repair project. Receive, manage, and process hot work permits with ships force and contractor personnel, being the central point of contact in processing and coordinating all shipboard hot work. Maintain required daily logs of hot work being conducted onboard ship, being accountable for knowing all hot work in progress at any given day and time, documenting hot work start and end times for assigned shift. The HWC to attend meetings daily with project team/contractors/ships force/customer, addressing hot work conflicts of various contractors and shipboard work, and participation in Fire Safety Council (FSC) meetings in providing hot work information as requested. Work and communicate with assigned ship repair Project management team, trade and subcontractor personnel, and Government AIT groups the limitations of daily submitted hot-work permits and the limitations of same-day hot work permit submittal. Prioritize hot work allocation based on ship project Integrated Production Schedule (IPS) and de-conflict production work by ship compartment areas in support of ship safety and project team direction. • The HWC to generate and submit required reports via Condition Found Report (CFR) documenting the weekly recap of hot work permits submitted and executed, with related information of those hot work permits and why they were not executed as planned. Work with the project team IPS to identify and summarize in a report the two-week forecast of planned hot work and submit as a required report. • Work with designated ships force hot work responsible representatives, the ship’s Fire Marshall, in reviewing and submitting planned daily hot work permits, addressing any concerns from ships force on the safety requirements, and communicating with applicable hot work teams for safety awareness and production work de-confliction. Conduct the job duties and responsibilities of the assigned project Hot Work Coordinator in accordance with BAE Operations Procedure. Review and become knowledgeable of BAE Hot Work Operations Procedure, including personnel responsibilities and safety requirements. • The HWC to understand the IPS and what project managers are working daily to ensure hot work permits are not being worked during any event to where hot work would be secured (painting, ammo transfer, fuel transfer, etc.). The HWC shall de-conflict any issues/discrepancies with each hot work permit to the Hot Work Supervisor and Ships Management Team as required. The HWC is required to discuss daily any issues/concerns regarding hot work to the project team, Supervisor and Ships Force. The HWC's job is extremely vital on each project, knowingly having an impact on project schedule and budget performance of planned hot work permits not worked. Safety is the number one priority for HWC. The HWC shall be fully involved in each permit by reviewing for accuracy prior to submitting it to ships force. • The HWC position requires working in shipyard environment, exposed to shipboard production generated noise and walking through production work areas onboard ship with PPE and safety awareness at all times. Daily work areas are onboard ship compartments, meeting with designated representatives responsible for the planned hot work, documenting start and end times of hot work being conducted for assigned shift and maintaining daily hot work log as required.

Requirements

High school or equivalent degree.
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the trade.
Must be able to obtain a government access badge.
Demonstrated technical knowledge in the relevant trade.
Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, supervise, and direct the work of other employees in the relevant trade or industry.
Ability to use discretion and judgment in making operations and personnel decisions.
Proficient computer skills required including experience with Microsoft Office programs and similar software.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Electrical experience and temp services (setting up electrical power, ventilation air handling, lighting, fire protection systems, and compressed air services)
Knowledge of NAVSEA standard

Responsibilities

Coordinate hot work notification and execution
Receive, manage, and process hot work permits
Maintain daily logs of hot work
Attend meetings with project team/contractors/ships force/customer
Prioritize hot work allocation based on ship project Integrated Production Schedule (IPS)
Generate and submit required reports via Condition Found Report (CFR)
Work with designated ships force hot work responsible representatives, the ship’s Fire Marshall, in reviewing and submitting planned daily hot work permits
Conduct job duties in accordance with BAE Operations Procedure
Understand the IPS and what project managers are working daily to ensure hot work permits are not being worked during any event to where hot work would be secured
De-conflict any issues/discrepancies with each hot work permit to the Hot Work Supervisor and Ships Management Team as required
Discuss daily any issues/concerns regarding hot work to the project team, Supervisor and Ships Force
Review each permit for accuracy prior to submitting it to ships force

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
employee recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards