Project Superintendent - Ship Repair
Company: Vigor
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they
work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live
in
SUMMARY: Responsible for specific project segments and activities
associated with the profitable repair of ships. Under specific
guidance of the assigned Project Manager, plans, coordinates,
manages, and evaluates work required to repair or modify marine
vessels that produce timely, profitable results and satisfied
customers. The incumbent must be self-disciplined, resourceful, and
willing to accept responsibility for yard and customer assets as
related to the assigned project. Exercises appropriate independent
judgement in adjusting priorities, goals and work assignments,
methods, procedures and techniques to successfully facilitate
vessel repairs and shipyard maintenance. Overall goals, budgets and
priorities are established jointly with the appropriate manager
where applicable. Progress and performance is monitored through
periodic evaluation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (this list is not intended to
detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of
the job's overall responsibilities)-
1. Develops short-term goals and long-term goals including work
priorities and schedules for consideration to the assigned Project
Manager. Plans, coordinates and directs daily and weekly production
activities on assigned ship repair contracts and construction
crafts. Effectively communicates and collaborates with managers to
develop strategies that result in the appropriate (i.e., timely and
skill-specific) deployment of personnel and equipment needed on
projects.
2. Coordinates tasks for each job among customers, contract
administrators, and craft workers and revises daily/weekly
schedules as needed. Inspects work in progress to ensure that
workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to repair
schedules.
3. Communicates to others, such as the customer and assigned
Project Manager, project status; participates with customers and
the Project Manager in planning and production meetings.
4. Confers with and directs supervisory and project management
personnel regularly to establish and revise work schedules, clarify
objectives, follow progress and resolve production issues. This
includes ensuring that employees are correctly carrying out the
work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating
various phases of the repair process to prevent delays. Coordinates
and orders parts and supplies as directed.
5. Writes accurate and timely records or documentation for each job
and contributes accordingly to final written specifications.
Confers with supervision and project management staff, and project
inspectors and suppliers of materials, to resolve repair problems,
and to improve repair methods of standard vessel maintenance
work.
6. Prepares reports on work progress, materials used and costs, and
adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports. Responsible for
operating within the established budget and for monitoring project
costs while maintaining required standards of quality.
7. Reviews employee training needs and cross crafts trades workers
to maximize employee skill base. Confers with supervision, craft
heads and project managers to recommend solutions to training needs
in seeking out opportunities to maximize use of craft trades. May
on occasion be required to perform work necessitating the use of
tools.
8. Develops recommends, establishes, and enforces work standards,
production schedules, quality and quantity requirements, and work
rules consistent with operating policies, productivity levels of
standard vessel maintenance work, and assigned goals and
objectives.
9. Maintains effective working relationship with craft workers,
customers, and contract administrators.
10. Ensures that worker safety and environmental concerns are
constantly monitored problems are effectively resolved, and that
all work performed meets standards set by regulatory bodies.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: An Associate's degree in any technical
skill associated with ship repair, and four to six (4 to 6) years
of progressively more complex work experience demonstrating the
required ship repair and production management skills; an
equivalent combination of education and experience may be
substituted.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of marine-related equipment, ship repair and construction
techniques; sequencing of ship repair activities; shipyard safety
practices; complex mathematical principles as applied to shipping
activities.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees; read,
analyze, and interpret ship repair specifications, blue prints,
general business periodicals, marine repair/shipyard professional
journals, technical procedures, and government regulations; write
reports, business correspondences and procedures; define problems,
collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
accomplish tasks through influencing those not in the direct line
of authority.
Skill in operating a personal computer and various PC applications
such as word processing and spreadsheets; interpreting an extensive
variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form;
working with several abstract and concrete variables; effectively
resolving conflict; providing positive customer service; using
tools as required for accomplishing the work.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands for this position are light
to moderate. May require some lifting or assistance with heavy
equipment. The incumbent of this position is required to stand for
extensive periods of time, in external climates. Requires the
ability to walk over uneven surfaces and occasionally climb ladders
and other ship elements. Use of tools requires manual dexterity and
fine motor movement.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment for this job is demanding
and potentially hazardous due to work on or inside ships as well as
travel around ship repair yard
Keywords: Vigor, Seattle , Project Superintendent - Ship Repair, Other , Seattle, Washington
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