WAF Authorization Coordinor

BAE Systems•San Diego, CA

6d•$55,304 - $88,487•Onsite

About The Position

What’s it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. Right now, we are looking for a Work Authorization Coordinator to join our team. You’ll work with other talented Operations professionals who are ready to demonstrate deep industry knowledge, and provide answers for our customers’ critical challenges. Here, you’ll grow your career and have access to great benefits – all while being a valued member of our workforce. With competitive hourly wages and a stable workload, you’ll have a great work/life balance. Best of all, with our commitment to excellence you’ll work alongside others who will help you improve your skills and find new opportunities.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 3 years work experience or equivalent experience.
Familiar with JFMM, TUM, NAVSEA requirements and Standard Items
Working knowledge of Microsoft based programs (Excel, Word, Visio…etc.)
Able to read and interpret technical documents, navigate the Electronic-Tag databases and be familiar with the Electronic-Tag program.
Knowledge of Shipboard systems and components
Good communication and organization skills

Nice To Haves

Minimum 4 years of experience in ship repair or previous Navy shipboard experience.
Positive attitude, Team oriented approach to problem solving, and ability to work through high demand workflow environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Manages, coordinates, oversees, and enforces the Work Authorization Form (WAF) process for all industrial entities onboard Navy Vessels during ship repair availabilities.
Ensure that all Trades and Subcontractors abide by the rules and regulations established by the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM).
Verify that all Work Authorization Forms are generated correctly and complete upon receipt and submittal.
Act as the liaison between Ship’s Force and Repair Activities for WAF processing and to assist in resolving tag-out conflicts.
Verify and ensure that Trades and Subcontractors are working within the boundaries established by the Work Authorization Form process.
Coordinate and conduct WAF training with the Ship’s Force personnel, Trades, and Subcontractors.
Maintain detailed records of opened WAFs and track production work for completion for closing WAFs.
De-conflicts and coordinates joint efforts between Repair Activities which are working multiple jobs on the same systems or conflicting job processes in close proximity.
Ensures that ship system tagout isolations are correct, ensuring safety of personnel and equipment.
Provide guidance to Ships Force for developing system tag outs as required.
Responsible for adding and defining the scope of work for each job based on technical specification, drawing and other technical documentation for LCS repair project and PMAV work.
Identify isolation points to de-energize systems and components, generate tags in eSOMS and E-Tag system, and confirm isolation and safety measures with Ships Force.
Responsible for submitting WAF status daily report for all assigned projects, evaluating workload requirements, making judgment calls based on interpretation of the JFMM, TUM, NAVSEA Standard Items and BAE Policies.