Shipboard Work Authorization Specialist

IMIA, LLC; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

LTD

Accident

Critical Illness

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Per Diem / Dislocation Allowance

Job summary

IMIA, LLC is seeking a Work Authorization (WAF) Coordinator in Bremerton, WA. The role focuses on writing, logging, revising, and coordinating WAFs and safety tag-outs to support Navy work execution and ship systems integrity.

The coordinator will work with the Northwest Region Project Team and Centralized Work Control Team to align goals, manage tag-outs, and maintain safe operating conditions. Strong communication and field coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years shipboard marine experience.
• Experience with Navy SOMS tag out software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) and safety tag-out documents.
• Coordinate with Centralized Work Control Team, Ship’s Company, sub-contractors, Shipyard Project Team, and Code 101 for system isolation.
• Authorize issuance of WAFs, Work Permits, and safety tag-outs as needed.
• Review engineering packages to verify system tag-out.
• Develop integrated tag-outs and work strategies.
• Ensure safety tag-outs and system conditions protect personnel and equipment.
• Schedule WAFs, Work Permits and safety tag-outs to support significant events.
• Provide on-site resolution of WAFs and tag-outs to prevent delays.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

10 years shipboard marine experience

Tools

Navy SOMS tag out software

Job description

IMIA, LLC is seeking a Work Authorization (WAF) Coordinator in Bremerton, WA. The role focuses on writing, logging, revising, and coordinating WAFs and safety tag-outs to support Navy work execution and ship systems integrity.

The coordinator will work with the Northwest Region Project Team and Centralized Work Control Team to align goals, manage tag-outs, and maintain safe operating conditions. Strong communication and field coordination are essential.