Work Test Control (WTC) Coordinator

Shift:                         ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

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.

2. POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)

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

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)

• • 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

3. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

                               * Visual acuity, natural or corrected, sufficient to perform repetitive office tasks under normal lighting conditions
                                      such as writing, keyboarding, operating office equipment, and reading documents and drawings in paper form or
                                     displayed on a computer screen.

                                      ** up to 50 lbs.

4. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Lead Project Manager.
• Maintain an excellent working and communication relationship with Project Team Members, Production Team Managers, Foremen, Quality Assurance Department, teaming partners, and ship’s force.
• Provides direct assistance to the Project Managers in support of production execution.

5. PRINCIPAL 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
• The ability to 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

6. ACCOUNTABILITY

• 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

7. STANDARD EQUIPMENT USE

• Desk PC or laptop w/monitor
• Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Remote access to company LAN and Internet when assigned to a mobile location
• Cell telephone when assigned to a mobile location

8. UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.
  Frequent: Extended hours (1-4 hours per week)
• Occasional: Weekend work.
• Infrequent: Ride customer ship (1-3 days)
• Infrequent: Travel to customer ship located out-of-area
• Must be able to gain access to all work locations including government and private shipyards and/or vessels

Pay Range:   $28.34 - $37.20 per hour

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity.  At NASSCO Bremerton we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and midpoint of salary range. Offers will be based on experience, abilities, and knowledge similar to the NASSCO Job being applied for NASSCO employees performing similar work.

As a NASSCO team member, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Additionally, NASSCO employees earn paid vacation from date of hire, accrued at 2.31 hours for every week worked, seven paid holidays, and one personal day per year. Team members participating in a 401(k) retirement plan will receive a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election.  Additionally, we offer tuition and training reimbursement(s).

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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