General Dynamics · 4 days ago
Hot Work Coordinator
Bremerton, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.78/hr - $29.89/hr
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics is a leading defense contractor, and they are seeking a Hot Work Coordinator to provide fire prevention guidance and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves conducting daily surveillances, coordinating hot work authorization forms, and identifying hazards to mitigate risks associated with hot work activities.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
Responsibilities
Receive, review, and coordinate each hot work authorization form submitted
Complete Attachment C of NSI 009-08, Hot Work Notification Log for each approved hot work authorization form and sign after verifying with Hot Work Supervision that hot work is ready to commence and after hot work has ended. Each signature affirms requested hot work authorization will be worked each shift and that the hot work has ended
Meet daily, when hot work is scheduled with each designated representative from each RA, the Commanding Officer's designated representative, and the Supervisor to eliminate each hot work conflict, and to advise the Supervisor of each hot work problem that could impact the RA's or any ship's work operation
Participate in each Fire Safety Council (FSC) meeting, when needed, to support adjudicating each request for deviation
Ensure that each RA (Repair Activity) submits a properly filled out hot work authorization form
Submit each hot work authorization form to the Commanding Officer's designated representative responsible for maintaining Attachment “ C” at a location agreed upon by the FSC
Ensure each hot work authorization form revision submitted by the cognizant RA is processed prior to proceeding with the work necessitating the revision to the hot work authorization form
Prioritize allocation of hot work authorization forms each shift, based on the integrated production schedule
Conducts shipboard fire prevention (including fire prevention equipment) and hot work surveillances on Company contracted vessels daily, or as required
Identify the job-specific hazards hot work workers may be subjected to in the course of their duties and provide the appropriate guidance to mitigate those hazards
Determine site-specific flammable materials, hazardous processes, or other potential fire hazards present or likely to be present in the work location
Attend meetings, as required by the Manager
Makes status reports, as required daily/weekly, as defined by the Manager
Qualification
Required
Typically has a High School Diploma and at least two (2) years of experience performing environmental health and safety (EHS), or fire prevention inspections duties
Committed to the HS/fire prevention mission and its vision and values, adapts and remains flexible, performs ethically and self-manages efficiently and professionally
Extensive knowledge of ship repair or other manufacturing operations, facilities, processes and operating procedures to understand the impact that Federal, State and Local EHS regulations
Knowledgeable of ship configuration, ship repair techniques and operations
Safe operation of tools and machinery
Knowledge and experience with fire prevention and identifying hazards
Conduct daily surveillances of assigned areas ensuring that all operations (including those of Sub-Contractors) are in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations and NASSCO HS/fire prevention policies and procedures; identify EHS/fire prevention hazards or deficiencies and initiates corrective action through production supervision
Prepare written reports on surveillances
Review current literature and trade publications in order to remain current regarding all OSHA and other applicable HS standards and regulations
Establish a close working relationship and communicate with department/ship manager on a regular basis
Able to identify/locate various compartments on board vessels
Must be able to gain access to government facilities
Must have current driver's license
Must have the ability to communicate effectively, in English, in both oral and written applications in order to successfully interact with management and employees
Able to reason and solves problems; use reference materials; use organizing strategies; utilize time and resources effectively
Capable of interacting with others; promoting customer's satisfaction; respects diversity; resolves conflicts
Computes and reasons mathematically
Must be able to access all work locations, including government and private ship yards and/or vessels
While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to enter confined spaces through temporary access openings, man hole covers, water tight hatches and doors
Work at heights in confining or restricted spaces aboard vessels under construction/repair
Daily inspections require entering confined spaces, climbing ladders, working at heights, walking on scaffolding, observing use of tools and operation of equipment/machinery
Physical dexterity must allow for bending, reaching, climbing, crawling, and working on ladders and scaffolding
Must be physically able to walk to all yard locations, handle stressful situations, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight
Visual abilities required include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and color recognition
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to vapors, gases, dust, welding/burning fumes, and smoke
Must be able to spend up to 90% of time in an outdoor shipyard environment in all climates
The noise level is usually moderate to extremely noisy 90% of the time, which may include sirens, horns, chipping, and hammering
Maintain regular, reliable attendance
May be required to travel to Everett for company business
Preferred
Desired experience in hot work
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Other voluntary insurance benefits
Paid vacation from date of hire, accrued at 2.31 hours for every week worked
Seven paid holidays
One personal day per year
401(k) retirement plan will receive a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election
Tuition and training reimbursement(s)
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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