WAF Technician

Key Responsibilities:
Work Authorization Process Knowledge: Create, process, and manage WAFs, tagouts, and similar work controls. Understand how WAFs tie into safety, QA, production sequencing, and system turnovers.
Familiarity with Controls: Handle hot work/confined space controls, tagout/lockout procedures, permit to work (PTW) systems, and testing/inspection hold points related to WAFs.
Planning & Production Coordination: Collaborate with planning, engineering, and trades to issue and close WAFs. Read production schedules, blueprints, and system diagrams. Coordinate WAFs with planned work packages to avoid production delays.
System and Zone Familiarity: Have a working knowledge of shipboard systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, piping, propulsion) and understand how WAFs integrate with testing and inspection milestones.
Documentation and Compliance: Ensure WAFs feed into QA records, test packages, and system completion. Experience with ABS, NAVSEA, or USACE specifications is a plus.
Software Tools: Use electronic WAF systems, ERP tools (ShipConstructor), and be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and production tracking systems.
Other Skills and Traits: High attention to detail, strong communication skills, ability to enforce accountability, and process-oriented mindset.

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Education/Certification Requirements:
Associate's or Bachelors degree in Marine Technology, Engineering, or Construction Management.
OSHA 10/30, Confined Space Entry, Tagout, or Work Control certifications are a plus.
3-5+ years of hands-on experience in a shipyard production environment, ideally in new construction or repair.
Familiarity with major trades (structural, piping, electrical, mechanical, coatings).
Knowledge of work sequencing, zone/block strategies, and compartment completion flow.
Familiarity with shipboard systems or industrial safety controls.
Attention to detail is critical.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to shipyard planning and production coordination. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.