Work Test Control (WTC) Coordinator

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Bremerton, WA

9d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Work Test Control (WTC) Coordinator processes and maintains Work Authorizations and tag-outs utilizing in-depth knowledge of all ship’s systems, components, and operations. Identifies work and isolation boundaries utilizing ship’s drawings, blue prints, technical manuals, and other schematics; Coordinates the isolation and restoration of ship’s systems and components to ensure that all maintenance and testing can be performed safely for all repair activity personnel without detrimental effects to the ship’s systems and operations. Candidate tracks and maintains status of all maintenance performed for restoration of systems to operational readiness as maintenance and testing is completed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be able to meet requirements for obtaining a D.O.D. Regional Contractor Badge
Must be able to meet requirements for access to US Navy/USCG bases and Controlled Industrial Areas
Previous experience using the U.S. Navy Tag-Out Program, Tag-Out User’s Manual (TUM), and Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) (Shift Operations Management System (SOMS) experience a plus)
Familiar with WTC requirements contained within the JFMM
Prior ship testing and knowledge of shipyard activities
Ability to assist in developing testing plans and procedures with Test Engineer/Supervisor
Possess good interpersonal and communicative skills, both orally and written, for constant interaction with all shipboard departments and employee levels
Ability to read and comprehend work specifications, work orders, blueprints, and technical publications
Intermediate Level experience using MS Office software applications
3 years supervisory experience in electrical or mechanical repair work
2 years customer service-related experience
Former U.S. Navy senior enlisted personnel and junior officers from the engineering, combat systems or aviation maintenance fields are well suited for this type of work
Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

Shift Operations Management System (SOMS) experience a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and timely Work Authorization Forms (WAFs), WAF Log Index, and Work Authorization Training records
Instruct sub-contracted Repair Activities (RAs) about the U.S. Navy Work Authorization/WTC/Tag-Out Program; provide NAVSEA 110 required training.
Conduct training on and provide the Energy Control Program.
Provide customer service interface between sub-contracted RAs, SBS, and the Ship
Review work specifications, U.S. Navy Drawings and NAVSEA Standard Items associated with submitted WAFs
Track WAF authorization and WAF closing process
Monitor WTC process; initiate WAF revisions and Tag-Out revisions as necessary
Write WAF status and progress reports as required by the Project Team
Understand system integration and the impacts involving multiple system isolations.
Understand the CU Phase process and the ability to assign the correct phase on the associated WAF.
Understand the importance of work scheduling and shipyard integration. Work with minimal supervision; anticipate potential conflicts; identify and provide solutions
Review WAF status progress reports and directs resolution of conflicting report information
Reply accurately to WTC and WAF process and procedure questions
Set up WTC office on new projects
Act as RA for system/component isolation & tag-out IAW TUM
Assist in determining with Ships Force the initial tag-out required to completely isolate the system, piping, or circuit being worked on to prevent operation of a system or component from all stations that could exercise control