Must have an advanced, hands-on experience with flared, flareless, and compression fittings, taper-thread joints, flanged joints, slip-on welded sleeve joints, socket welded joints, butt welded joints
Must be trained in the NAVSEA Standard Items that are applicable to the fitter trade and demonstrate an advanced understanding of bevels, types of backing rings, consumable inserts (E/B rings), open r
Must be able to comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates and must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
Must be self-motivated and able to complete responsibilities with minimal direction and have regular, reliable attendance.
Nice to have
Prefer supervisory experience in Commercial and Government Ship Repair.
Full description
Lead Mechanic Supervisor- Structural Shop Purpose:
Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a Lead Mechanic Supervisor to oversee Structural Shop in Norfolk, VA.
Position Summary:
Position will support management with training and assignment of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their ability, experience, and job knowledge in support and execution of production goals in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations.
The position is located onsite in Norfolk VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. Position may require occasional travel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include:
Primary duty is to execute routine (and non-routine) production duties in support of operational goals and in compliance with Company procedures and policies.
Performs skilled tasking (relative to their assigned trade) in the maintenance, repair, installation/removal, new construction, etc. activities supporting ship repair/industrial fabrication operations.
Supports management to facilitate daily production activities of the team and helps ensure employees (assigned to their work crew) have all necessary tools, equipment, work procedures, etc. to work safely and efficiently.
May assist management with timekeeping validation, training, performance management, coaching/counselling, supervision, etc. for employees assigned to their work crews.
Breaks broader production requirements down to practical action plans to support safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals while providing constant monitoring of job sites.
Utilizing their production knowledge, make recommendations to support Plan of the Day (POD) for their assigned projects and utilizing their assigned resources to efficiently achieve operational requirements of projects.
Evaluates job sites and work environments prior to work starting to ensure safe project set ups and efficient work evolutions.
Responsible for understanding and complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all contract requirements, drawings, procedures/work instructions, etc.
Additionally, position will:
Review project specifications/SOWs and support creation of requisitions of all needed materials in accordance with contract requirements and associated references.
Generate and submits production reports to management (to include condition and surveillance reports, operational briefs, executed quality checks, etc.) meeting all technical/customer reporting requirements.
Support management in ensuring tools/resources are mobilized and demobilized from project appropriately, providing updates on damaged or lost equipment.
Initiates QA/Customer call out and attends/executes TIP inspections.
May serve as backup/makeup to supervisor, as needed.
Provides input to management and project teams to support schedule, progress, ETC/EAC updates for all projects assigned to them.
Required Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelors or Registered Apprentice (grad) or HS and at least 6 years related trade experience (in the trade to be supervised)
Must have the ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and corresponding technical references.
Advanced knowledge fabricating and installing brackets, angle stiffeners, alignment, collars, liners, doublers, distortion prevention/correction, targeting, scribing, edge preparations, rat holes, scallops, welding root and cap passes, back gauge (air arc), tack welding and torch cutting.
Must have an advanced, hands-on experience with flared, flareless, and compression fittings, taper-thread joints, flanged joints, slip-on welded sleeve joints, socket welded joints, butt welded joints Carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, copper-nickel, aluminum and thermoplastic
Must be trained in the NAVSEA Standard Items that are applicable to the fitter trade and demonstrate an advanced understanding of bevels, types of backing rings, consumable inserts (E/B rings), open roots, saddles, miters and tolerances.
Must be able to comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates and must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
Must be self-motivated and able to complete responsibilities with minimal direction and have regular, reliable attendance.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
Prefer supervisory experience in Commercial and Government Ship Repair.
Travel Requirements:
Moderate Travel; 50% or less.
Security Requirements:
Must be able to access government facilities and obtain and maintain DBIDS.
Must be able to access government facilities with Green Badge.
Position requires US Citizenship.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
May ride ships at sea for extended periods
Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
Frequent use of respirator.
Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $28.46 - $35.99
Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate’s relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees’ best health and wellness. Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO)