Weld Program Administrator (Job ID: 1564)

Colonna's Shipyard•Norfolk, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking an onsite Weld Program Administrator in Norfolk, Virginia. The role provides day-to-day administrative and operational support for the company’s weld program, including support for surveillances, audits, and biometric screenings. It requires a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, as well as flexibility to work beyond a standard work week to accommodate business needs. The position also supports other Quality Department functions by coordinating company tests and inspections, generating status reports, and contributing to training initiatives in collaboration with the quality department and operations management. Occasional travel of 15% or less is required. The position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility to access government facilities and systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience supporting quality and/or welding programs.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to various customer or government databases and systems.
Ability to read and understand customer codes and requirements, including NAVSEA, ABS, AWS, and ASME Section IX.
Ability to read and understand WPSs, PQRs, and WPQs across multiple industry codes.
Knowledge of welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, SAW, GMAW, GMAW-P, and GTAW.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to collaborate with others and well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Regular and reliable attendance.
U.S. citizenship and ability to access government facilities; must be DBIDS eligible.
Ability to travel occasionally, 15% or less.
Ability to work beyond a standard work week as needed to accommodate business needs.
Ability to remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to move between worksites and communicate with others to exchange information.
Ability to move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Physical agility to perform tasks aboard naval ships, including climbing ladders and working in extreme temperatures, shipyards, confined spaces, and industrial conditions; tasks may involve entering and moving through manholes, working aloft or over vessel sides, and exposure to heat, humidity, noise, dirty conditions, and areas with limited ventilation.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, and sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; and talk and hear; occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, such as in Welding Engineering or a related field, and/or a Registered Apprenticeship.
NDT Level III, CWI, and/or CWE qualifications.
Previous managerial or leadership experience, including personnel oversight.

Responsibilities

Use and maintain the NavWeld database to generate and track Welder Performance Qualifications, welder maintenance, workmanship training, and vision records in accordance with applicable NAVSEA, ABS, AWS, and ASME code requirements.
Track inventory of Welding School materials and supplies; obtain quotes and submit requisition orders after confirming needs with the Welding Instructor and Weld Program Manager.
Schedule and organize welder and fitter testing and training using the welder testing calendar.
Create, organize, and review required paperwork for welder and fitter testing or training events with the Welding Instructor and Quality Management.
Conduct in-process welder surveillance audits across business units, as assigned.
Carry out Welding Procedure Qualification Tests and welder qualifications according to the Weld Program Manager’s instructions.
Support development and updating of welding curricula and training materials based on industry standards and company needs, and assist with research and development of procedure qualifications.
Create and maintain spreadsheets and reports tracking welder testing, training, and purchasing records.
Assist the Welding Instructor and Quality Management with preparation for and conduct of welder performance qualification testing and training, as assigned.
Assist management in preparing for and conducting annual audits, including MARMC, SWRMC, and AISC audits.
Assist business units with questions and research needs regarding welding codes.
Work with welding-industry vendors, suppliers, and customers to stay current with welding technologies and equipment.
Maintain regular, effective communication with trades personnel, supervisors, subcontractors, and customers across the enterprise to schedule and coordinate checkpoints for company tests and inspections, onsite or offsite, and satisfy training needs.
Generate and distribute status reports as required by contracts or company needs.
Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to strategic training initiatives, collaborating with the quality department and operations management to align training with company quality standards and current or future work needs.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.