Senior Production Control Specialist (USCG Shipbuilding)

THOR Solutions, LLC•Bayou La Batre, AL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

THOR Solutions is seeking a Senior Production Control Specialist to support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Project Resident Office (PRO) in overseeing the design, construction, testing, and delivery of USCG vessels. The role provides production expertise and support on ship construction, including frequent shipyard visits and oversight of production activities. The position supports the PRO production lead with planning and coordinating contract management activities affecting ship production; reviews proposed contract modifications, waiver and deviation requests, and engineering change proposals; and advises the USCG on cost and schedule trade-offs. The specialist also monitors contract progress, evaluates shipbuilder performance and production status, supports resolution and documentation of construction issues, and maintains liaison with shipbuilders, equipment manufacturers, and users. The position is primarily onsite at the Birdon shipyard facility in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, with possible limited local remote or telework flexibility based on contract and customer requirements. Minimal travel is anticipated, primarily within the Gulf Coast region. U.S. citizenship is required, and a Tier 2 Public Trust investigation (Form SF85P) will be completed upon hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least five years of relevant experience providing production oversight or control in support of ship construction.
Knowledge of ship construction.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Project or Primavera scheduling software.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to complete a Tier 2 Public Trust (Form SF85P) investigation upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or professional qualifications, such as a technical diploma, professional certifications, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
Eight or more years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Provide production expertise and support to the PRO on ship construction matters, including frequent shipyard visits to oversee production activities.
Support the PRO production lead in planning and coordinating contract management activities that affect ship production; analyze and advise on courses of action.
Review proposed shipyard contract modifications and recommend action; review waiver and deviation requests.
Review and monitor engineering change proposals and recommend cost and schedule trade-offs to the USCG to enhance vessel performance.
Participate in meetings and conferences with USCG, shipbuilder, and contractor personnel to resolve production inconsistencies and construction conflicts; ensure issues are documented and resolved promptly.
Monitor and evaluate shipbuilding contract progress, including physical progress, shipbuilder man-hours, key event data, and schedules.
Conduct on-site reviews and surveys and provide technical evaluations of production status and problems to the USCG.
Recommend and advise on administrative, contractual, technical, and legal actions for the USCG to keep shipbuilder performance correct and current.
Establish and maintain liaison with equipment manufacturers, shipbuilders, and users to understand assigned activities, identify problems, and develop solutions.