Production Controller I

LMR Technical Group•Norfolk, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

LMR Technical Group is seeking a Production Controller I to support the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center in Norfolk, Virginia. The position focuses on technical planning, execution, and oversight of naval vessel maintenance, repair, and modernization projects. The Production Controller bridges engineering requirements with shipyard production through onsite inspections, project documentation management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure procedural compliance and operational readiness. The position is contingent on contract award. The role manages repair and construction projects from initial design through certification; analyzes Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E), piping, and structural systems; plans repair work and prepares contracts, estimates, and technical specifications; and handles specialized high-security locking mechanisms and vessel keying systems. It also includes quality testing with precision tools, record and report management, coordination with stakeholders, and participation in quality improvement and technical training. Other related duties may be assigned. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least eight years of full-time hands-on technician experience with shipboard systems and equipment. Candidates must be U.S. citizens to obtain the required Secret clearance and be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The work may involve confined or poorly ventilated spaces, outdoor conditions, noise, heights, ladders, and handling heavy objects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least eight years of full-time hands-on technician experience in the assembly, overhaul, repair, modification, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of shipboard systems and equipment.
Thorough understanding of Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) planning and in-process work areas.
Practical knowledge of Automated Work Request (AWR) write-ups and structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering concepts, practices, regulations, policies, methods, and techniques.
General knowledge of work-package procedures, blueprint reading, drawings, and Navy ship technical manuals to verify part characteristics and materials required for ship maintenance and repair.
Working knowledge of computer hardware and software used for assigned duties, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Ability to analyze procedures and methods, prepare written reports, conduct technical studies, and develop sound recommendations.
Current Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one, including a T3 background investigation.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to work in confined, poorly lit, or poorly ventilated spaces indoors and outdoors, with exposure to high temperatures, noise, and potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
Ability to climb narrow vertical ladders or stagings, including while carrying tools and equipment.
Regular use of hands and/or fingers; frequent standing; regular climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; regular talking and hearing; and close vision.
Ability to handle objects weighing up to 20 kg (45 lbs.) and occasionally carry objects over 20 kg (45 lbs.) for extended distances.

Nice To Haves

Current, active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Manage complex repair and construction projects from initial design through final certification.
Apply engineering principles to ensure systems meet organizational and regulatory standards.
Analyze HM&E, piping, and structural systems to identify and resolve issues, including calculating stress, weight, and volume.
Plan and direct construction or repair projects, including contract preparation, cost estimation, and detailed technical specifications.
Install, repair, and modify high-security locking mechanisms, including vaults and safes, and establish keying systems for naval vessels.
Set up testing equipment and use precision tools such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and vibration analyzers to verify installation adequacy and quality.
Compile and maintain records of schematics, equipment status, and resources used; use visual aids to track job progress.
Review automated reports and work requests for errors or missing data and ensure documentation packages align with original specifications and internal policies.
Communicate with planners, estimators, shop foremen, and engineering personnel to resolve operational issues and support cooperative working relationships.
Collaborate with staff to establish objective quality evidence, participate in technical training, and produce post-briefs on outstanding work for leadership.
Perform other related duties as assigned.