Fire Services Coordinator

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Temporary Services department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Temporary Service Coordinator.  The work schedule is 0600 to 1445.

Security Clearance: No Clearance

PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS

The Fire/Temporary Services Coordinator provides operational and technical support to the Programs Department through the implementation and oversight of Temporary/Fire Services Management Plans associated with ship repair, overhaul, and modernization activities. This role coordinates shipboard temporary structures, firefighting systems, laydown areas, hydrostatic testing support, and fire safety compliance activities across multiple departments and external stakeholders.

This position requires extensive coordination with Waterfront Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, Planning, Engineering, Scheduling, Facilities, Supply Chain Management, subcontractors, and government representatives to ensure temporary fire protection systems and associated services remain compliant, operational, and aligned with NAVSEA requirements throughout each availability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge
• Knowledge of ship repair, overhaul, and modernization processes and procedures
• Knowledge of temporary firefighting systems, hydrostatic testing processes, and fire protection requirements
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-08 requirements and shipboard fire safety practices
• Knowledge of temporary structures, laydown area coordination, and waterfront operational activities
• Knowledge of company operational interdependencies and matrixed organizational environments
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Skills
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Strong analytical and technical documentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop technical pans, reports, and professional presentations
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
• Ability to interpret operational metrics and analytical data
• Abilities
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to effectively facilitate communication and information flow between departments and external entities
• Ability to work independently in dynamic shipboard and waterfront environments
• Ability to access naval vessels industrial facilities, and government-controlled areas
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security and access credentials
• Ability to travel to NASSCO locations as operationally required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience
  • MA/MS degree and 3 years of directly related experience OR
  • BA/BS degree and 5 years of directly related experience OR
  • AA/AS degree and 12 years of directly related experience OR
  • High school diploma/equivalent and 18 years of directly related experience
  • Prior military service may be considered directly related experience
  • Experience in ship repair, waterfront operations, temporary fire protection systems, or related industrial operations preferred
• Certifications/Licenses
  • Valid Driver’s license with reliable, insurable transportation required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to government facilities and naval installations as required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as required
  • PMP certification preferred

REQUIRED COMPANY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability:  Anticipates and effectively handles change.  Willingly accepts new ideas.
• Collaboration:  Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Seeks and values others’ opinions.
• Communication:  Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Results Driven:  Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and in line with priorities.
• Initiative:  Proactively identifies a need, takes responsibility, and acts on it without being prompted.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making:  Identifies problems, solves them, acts decisively, and shows good judgement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Core Responsibilities
• Coordinate all shipboard temporary fire safety services and related operational activities
• Administer and maintain Temporary/Fire Services Management Plans for shipboard availabilities
• Coordinate temporary firefighting systems, temporary structures, laydown areas, hydrostatics testing support, and associated fire safety requirements
• Monitor and tack combustible and flammable material locations aboard vessels and associated laydown areas
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-08 and applicable fire safety requirements
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders regarding implementation of temporary fire protection systems and operational response planning
• Support risk identification, response planning, and escalation activities related to fire safety operations
• Key Duties
• Provide shipboard temporary structure and laydown area plans that include all Repair Activities (RA) equipment and required operational elements
• Identify locations of temporary structures, job/toolboxes, compressed gas cylinder staging areas, and laydown areas
• Coordinate Repair Activity (RA) ownership and accountability for temporary structures, toolboxes, and laydown areas
• Submit Shipboard Temporary Structure and Laydown Area Plans to Fire Safety Counsel (FSC) within required timelines for review and endorsement
• Update fire services plans weekly and post updated copies to status boards, quarterdecks, and damage control central locations
• Establish, document, implement, and maintain Temporary Fire Protection Plans and temporary firefighting systems
• Coordinate inspection, maintenance, and hydrostatic testing activities associated with temporary firefighting systems
• Ensure sprinkler and dewatering systems remain operational while fire watch personnel are onboard vessels
• Coordinate ingress/egress access requirements and ensure fire lanes remain unobstructed
• Coordinate fire zone boundary compliance in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-08 requirements
• Coordinate hydrostatic testing support activities related to fire safety systems
• Engage senior leadership when identified fire safety risks exceed established operational thresholds and prepare written recommendations for corrective actions
• Coordinate implementation activities with internal and external stakeholders following leadership occurrence
• Develop and maintain technical reports, operational documentation and professional presentations
• Interpret operational metrics and analytics to support project execution and fire safety planning
• Travel to NASSCO sites as required to support operational needs
• Measurable Outcomes
• Temporary Fire Services Plans are completed, updated, and distributed within operational timelines
• Shipboard temporary structures and laydown areas remain compliant with applicable NAVSEA and fire safety requirements
• Fire pumps, hoses, sprinkler systems, and temporary firefighting systems are inspected and operational within required testing intervals
• Fire lane, ingress/egress routes, and fire zone boundaries remain complaint and unobstructed
• Risk assessments, operational concerns, and recommendations are escalated timely to leadership
• Coordination activities with departments, subcontractors, and government representatives support uninterrupted operational execution

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting
• Ability to access and maneuver aboard naval vessels and industrial shipyard environments
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computer equipment and controls
• Ability to communicate effectively in operational environments
• Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Director of Programs
• Coordinates daily with Waterfront Operations Management, including Ship Managers, Area Managers, Facilities, and Drydock Operations
• Interfaces with Environmental Healthy & Safety, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Engineering, Scheduling, Contracts, Subcontracts Management, Cost Analysts, Estimating, and other operational departments
• Interfaces regularly with project teams, subcontractors, Navy representatives, government agencies, and industry stakeholders
• Operates within a matrixed organizational environment requiring extensive collaboration across internal and external entities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular, reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the position
• Must meet requirements for access to U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and shipyard-controlled industrial areas
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable DBIDS, NAVSEA, and/or contractor access credentials as require
• Position may require work aboard vessels, in drydock environments, and within industrial operation areas
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ability to travel to all NASSCO sites as operationally required

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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