Flushing Coordinator

Rcs, Llc; Houma (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rcs, Llc in Houma, LA is seeking a Flushing Operations Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute flushing operations for marine piping systems. You will develop flushing plans, direct crews, and ensure cleanliness standards for commissioning, maintenance, and turnover.

The role requires strong knowledge of piping systems, P&IDs, fluid handling, contamination control, and shipyard safety. You will ensure safe, efficient work in accordance with procedures and regulatory standards, with travel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in shipyard, marine, or industrial piping operations.
• Experience performing or supervising piping system flushing, hydrostatic testing, or system commissioning.
• Experience working in a shipyard or marine maintenance environment.
• Experience working on military or government vessels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Develop detailed flushing plans for piping systems on marine vessels and assets.
• Lead and supervise flushing crews during execution of flushing operations.
• Oversee installation and configuration of hoses, pumps, filters, and instrumentation.
• Monitor flushing parameters and verify system turnover criteria.
• Interface with production teams, engineering, quality, and customer representatives.

Skills

Leadership and crew supervision

Operational planning and organization

Technical problem solving

Communication and coordination across

Ability to work in demanding environ

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in mechanical, marine, or industrial systems preferred

Job description

Position Title: Flushing Operations Coordinator

Department: Flushing and Filtration Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Type: Hybrid Remote

Location: Shipyard, On-Shore and/or Offshore Environments

The Flushing Operations Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing flushing operations for piping systems on marine vessels and assets. This position develops flushing plans, directs/supervises flushing crews, and ensures that piping systems meet cleanliness standards required for commissioning, maintenance, and system turnover.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of piping systems, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), fluid handling, contamination control, and shipyard/marine safety practices. The Flushing Operations Coordinator ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable procedures, contract requirements, and applicable military and/or regulatory standards.

Job Function

A. Safety

• a. Enforce safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• b. Conduct job hazard analyses and pre-job briefings.
• c. Ensure crew members use proper PPE and follow confined space, lockout/tagout, and other safety protocols.

B. Flushing Planning and Engineering

• a. Develop detailed flushing plans for piping systems on marine vessels and assets.
• b. Determine appropriate flushing methods, equipment, and flow requirements to achieve system cleanliness standards.
• c. Review system drawings, piping diagrams, and technical specifications to plan flushing activities.
• d. Calculate flushing velocities, flow rates, and filtration requirements as needed.
• e. Coordinate flushing operations with project teams, engineering, and quality assurance.

C. Operations Leadership

• a. Lead and supervise flushing crews during execution of flushing operations.
• b. Assign tasks, provide directions, and monitor crew performance.
• c. Ensure proper setup, operation, and teardown of flushing equipment.
• d. Maintain productivity while ensuring strict compliance with safety procedures.

D. System Preparation and Execution

• a. Oversee installation of temporary hoses, pumps, filters, strainers, and instrumentation.
• b. Ensure piping systems are properly configured for flushing.
• c. Monitor flushing parameters such as flow, pressure, temperature, and contamination levels.
• d. Verify completion criteria are met prior to system turnover.

E. Quality and Compliance

• a. Ensure flushing operations meet shipyard, customer, and military standards.
• b. Maintain documentation of flushing activities, including logs, reports, and cleanliness verification.
• c. Coordinate inspections and system acceptance with quality control personnel.

F. Coordination

• a. Interface with production teams, engineering, quality, and customer representatives.
• b. Coordinate schedules to minimize impact on other customer work activities.
• c. Assist project management with planning and progress updates.

Qualifications

A. Skills

• a. Leadership and crew supervision.
• b. Operational planning and organization.
• c. Technical problem solving.
• d. Communication and coordination across multiple teams.
• e. Ability to work in demanding environments.

B. Education

• a. High school diploma or GED required.
• b. Technical training in mechanical, marine, or industrial systems preferred.

C. Experience

• a. 5+ years of experience in shipyard, marine, or industrial piping operations.
• b. Experience performing or supervising piping system flushing, hydrostatic testing, or system commissioning.
• c. Experience working in a shipyard or marine maintenance environment.
• d. Experience working on military or government vessels preferred.

D. Technical Knowledge

• a. Marine piping systems.
• b. Pump and filtration systems.
• c. Contamination control and system cleanliness standards.
• d. Reading piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• e. Flow and pressure control during flushing operations.
• f. Shipyard and marine safety procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Mobility and Access

• a. Ability to board and move throughout marine vessels and assets.
• b. Ability to climb vertical and inclined ladders and navigate gangways.
• c. Ability to work in confined or restricted spaces such as machinery spaces, bilges, tanks, and piping compartments.
• d. Ability to crawl, kneel, squat, and bend while working around piping systems and equipment.

B. Lifting and Material Handling

• a. Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• b. Ability to move hoses, pumps, filtration units/components, and flushing equipment.
• c. Ability to pull and position hoses and temporary piping used during flushing operations.

C. Standing and Walking

• a. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often on steel decks or uneven surfaces.
• b. Ability to work on multiple deck levels of a vessel.

D. Environmental Conditions

• a. Ability to work in industrial shipyard environments that may include:
• ii. vibration
• iii. heat, humidity, or cold
• iv. exposure to oils, lubricants, and cleaning fluids
• b. Ability to work in poorly lit or tight mechanical spaces.

E. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• a. Ability to wear required PPE, including:
• ii. safety glasses
• iii. hearing protection
• vi. respirators when requiredx

F. Vision and Communication

• a. Sufficient vision (corrected or uncorrected) to read technical drawings, gauges, and instrumentation.
• b. Ability to hear alarms, instructions, and safety warnings in a noisy industrial environment.
• c. Ability to communicate clearly with crew members in operational areas.

G. Work Schedule Demands

• a. Ability to work extended hours, overtime, and weekend shifts when required to support customer schedules.
• b. Ability to respond to operational issues during active flushing operations.
• c. This position requires extensive travel (approximately 70%) to shipyards and customer locations to plan and execute piping system flushing operations. Travel may include:
• i. Temporary assignments at customer locations or shipyards
• iii. Multi-day or multi-week trips depending on project schedules
• iv. Occasional extended travel to support critical operational timelines
• v. Travel may be required throughout the United States and potentially to international locations supporting company operations.