Work Authorization (WAF) Coordinator

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

TITLE: Work Authorization (WAF) Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Program Manager/Project Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $25.00-$38.00 per hour DOE

FT / PT STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Bremerton, WA

Summary

Responsibilities to write, log, revise and coordinate all Work Authorization Forms and tag-outs associated with execution package, Responsible to integrate the Northwest Region Project Team’s goals and projections with the Centralized Work Control Team and manage Ship’s Company in conducting the necessary tag-outs of systems to support the Northwest Region Project Team.

• Develop and modify the execution of Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAF) and work/safety procedures including safety tag-out documents to support work execution.
• Integrates with Centralized Work Control Team, Ship’s Company, sub-contractors, Shipyard Project Team, and Code 101 to ensure seamless transition to system isolation.
• May authorize issuance of WAFs, Work Permits, and safety tag-outs for the assigned ship systems and other assigned areas.
• Reviews engineering packages including drawings to verify system tag-out.
• Develops integrated tag-outs and work strategies.
• Responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of safety tag-outs, setting of system and plant conditions (system drained, depressurized, and de-energized) protecting personnel from injury and equipment from damage.
• May determine changes required of WAFs, Work Permits, and safety tag-outs to support construction, overhaul, and test evolutions and emergent issues.
• Ensure changes are accomplished in a timely manner to support ship schedule requirements.
• Aids in the scheduling of WAFs, Work Permits, and safety tag outs to support significant events.
• Provides on-site resolution of WAFs, Work Permits, and safety tag-outs related problems and technical issues encountered to prevent delays and ensure the integrity, safe work and testing, and operation of responsible ships systems.
• Conducts on-site evaluation (ship checks) of ships systems to determine the scope and nature of proposed work and proper planning.
• May direct some ships system operations required for setting appropriate conditions to affect safe work boundaries.
• May provide technical direction to production trades and test activities to ensure personnel, environment, and equipment safety.
• May work with higher level positions supporting shipboard area/system work and test schedules and requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Description

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Position Description

TITLE: Work Authorization (WAF) Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Program Manager/Project Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $25.00-$38.00 per hour DOE

FT / PT STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Bremerton, WA

Summary

Responsibilities to write, log, revise and coordinate all Work Authorization Forms and tag-outs associated with execution package, Responsible to integrate the Northwest Region Project Team’s goals and projections with the Centralized Work Control Team and manage Ship’s Company in conducting the necessary tag-outs of systems to support the Northwest Region Project Team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and modify the execution of Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAF) and work/safety procedures including safety tag-out documents to support work execution.
• Integrates with Centralized Work Control Team, Ship’s Company, sub-contractors, Shipyard Project Team, and Code 101 to ensure seamless transition to system isolation.
• May authorize issuance of WAFs, Work Permits, and safety tag-outs for the assigned ship systems and other assigned areas.
• Reviews engineering packages including drawings to verify system tag-out.
• Develops integrated tag-outs and work strategies.
• Responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of safety tag-outs, setting of system and plant conditions (system drained, depressurized, and de-energized) protecting personnel from injury and equipment from damage.
• May determine changes required of WAFs, Work Permits, and safety tag-outs to support construction, overhaul, and test evolutions and emergent issues.
• Ensure changes are accomplished in a timely manner to support ship schedule requirements.
• Aids in the scheduling of WAFs, Work Permits, and safety tag outs to support significant events.
• Provides on-site resolution of WAFs, Work Permits, and safety tag-outs related problems and technical issues encountered to prevent delays and ensure the integrity, safe work and testing, and operation of responsible ships systems.
• Conducts on-site evaluation (ship checks) of ships systems to determine the scope and nature of proposed work and proper planning.
• May direct some ships system operations required for setting appropriate conditions to affect safe work boundaries.
• May provide technical direction to production trades and test activities to ensure personnel, environment, and equipment safety.
• May work with higher level positions supporting shipboard area/system work and test schedules and requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes

• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Strong written communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Candidate must be motivated with a positive attitude and strong leadership skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong problem solving skills and works well under pressure.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite of Software Tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint) in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Education And Experience

• Minimum 10 years shipboard marine experience.
• Experience with Navy SOMS tag out software.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Most work performed under pressured, fast-paced conditions; frequently requires overtime.
• Minimal exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, adding machine, scanner
• This is a general list and is not all inclusive

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

About the Organization IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

EOE Statement IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.