Work Authorization Forms (WAF) Coordinator

Vigor Industrial LLC•Portland, OR

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Vigor is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding and ship repair, supporting both commercial customers and our national defense. With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good - environmentally, in the lives of its employees and in the community. Vigor … Industrial Evolution. For more information, visit vigor.net. SALARY RANGE: $51,268 - 64,085 POSITION SUMMARY: The Work Authorization Forms (WAF) Coordinator administers the work authorization process and oversees the process for the Work Authorization Forms and Technical Work Documents (TWDs) for all repair activities throughout the course of ship's availability.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and requirements
Must be familiar with the United States Navy Tag-out system or equivalent process
Must have the ability to investigate and analyze information, draw conclusions, basic problem solving and familiar with root-cause analysis techniques.
Ability to work independently, to include meeting schedule and reporting deadlines required.
Ability to use PC and software applications such as MS Office and database programs.
Must have thorough knowledge of shipyard production procedures, government regulations, craft jurisdictions, ship repair methods, administrative procedures and government contract administration.
Ability to write understandable reports, read and understand technical manuals
Must be able to board ships, enter confined spaces with limited visibility and have the ability to climb up and down stairs and/or ladders of varying heights
High School Diploma or GED Certificate is required.
The person must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a NAVSEA issued access badge.
Experience including work in an ISO 9000, Mil-Q-9858A or MIL-I-45208A QA Program required.

Nice To Haves

A strong working knowledge of marine propulsion and structural systems to include the ability to read blueprints/ship system drawings and previous marine operational experience, helpful.
BA in quality technology, engineering, mathematics, the basic sciences or related fields or equivalent experience is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibility and experience in the quality profession for a heavy manufacturer or shipyard is desired.
A minimum of 3 years of increasing responsibility in project management experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Verifies that ship's systems are properly tagged out and safe prior to allowing work to be done.
Validates that all tags hung have been fully completed and hung properly.
Audits tags to ensure they are placed in the right location and they have not been tampered with.
Accurately enters and logs tag out information into electronic database and on binders for each ship.
Act as liaison between Ship's crew, Subcontractors and production department for all repair activities in matters of WAFs and Tagouts with the goal of 100% compliance and zero violations.
Attend meetings and send out correspondences to ensure there is clear communication between Project Management, Subcontractors, Ship's crew and Production Department
Conducts training on Tagout and WAF requirements.
Other duties as assigned.