Lead Mechanic Supervisor - Dock (Job ID: 1268)

Lead Mechanic Supervisor - Dock Purpose Colonnas Shipyard

We are seeking a Lead Mechanic Supervisor to support docking operations at our shipyard in Norfolk, VA.

Position Summary

The 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 and industrial fabrication operations.

Position Details

• 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 and operations.
• Position may require occasional travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 and 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.
• Ensure compliance of OSHA, USCG, ABS, U.S. Navy, and company safety requirements concerning work assignments.
• Prepare and install equipment or system alterations in accordance with the technical specifications.
• Maintain and repair electrical and electro-mechanical systems of ferries, dredges, and all other marine vessels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints, planning, laying-out, and installing equipment and cabling.
• Place conduit pipes or tubing inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Repair/Replace cables and connectors.
• 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, the 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 submit production reports to management to include condition and surveillance reports, operational briefs, executed quality checks, etc. meeting all technical and customer reporting requirements.
• Support management in ensuring tools and resources are mobilized and demobilized from project appropriately, providing updates on damaged or lost equipment.
• Initiates Q&A/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, ETCEAC updates for all projects assigned to them.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Registered Apprentice grad or HS
• 6 years related trade experience in the trade to be supervised
• Ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and corresponding technical references
• Regular reliable attendance

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Some previous supervisory/mentoring experience such as make-up supervisor
• Travel Requirements: Minimal Travel (10 or less)

Security Requirements

• 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 move 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.

Work Environment

• 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
• 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.

Company Values

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Colonnas 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
• Other applicable legally protected characteristics

Benefits

• Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, including:
• Medical, dental, vision options
• Company-paid disability insurances
• 401k with match
• Legal services
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)