WAF & Tagout Compliance Coordinator

Vigor Marine Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor seeks a Work Authorization Forms (WAF) Coordinator to administer the work authorization process for ship repair activities. You will oversee WAFs and Technical Work Documents (TWDs) across ship availabilities, ensuring 100% compliance and zero violations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in QA roles at heavy manufacturers or shipyards, knowledge of NAVSEA standards, and strong communication and analytical skills. On-site role in Oregon with Navy and subcontractor coordination.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; BA in quality tech/engineering or related fields preferred.
• NAVSEA standards knowledge and NAVSEA access badge eligibility required.
• Experience in a heavy manufacturer or shipyard QA environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Verifies ship systems are properly tagged out and safe before work starts.
• Validates that all tags are complete and properly hung.
• Audits tag placements and tamper checks.
• Logs tag out information into electronic database and binders.
• Acts as liaison between Ship’s crew, subcontractors, and production for WAFs and tagouts to ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

NAVSEA standards

Tag-out system familiarity

Root-cause analysis

Independent work

Blueprints reading

MS Office proficiency

Shipyard procedures

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA in quality technology/engineering or related

Job description

Vigor seeks a Work Authorization Forms (WAF) Coordinator to administer the work authorization process for ship repair activities. You will oversee WAFs and Technical Work Documents (TWDs) across ship availabilities, ensuring 100% compliance and zero violations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in QA roles at heavy manufacturers or shipyards, knowledge of NAVSEA standards, and strong communication and analytical skills. On-site role in Oregon with Navy and subcontractor coordination.