MGR ENGINEERING 3 (PLATFORM WORK CONTROL)
HIIAbout the role
Req ID: 47592
Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start
Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
The E25 Work Control Manager administers the Platform Work Control program across all NNS contracts, including offsite availabilities. The work control team is critical to personnel safety, as they review work scope against system diagrams and related technical guidance, and then issue energy isolations in the form of tag outs. Once proper conditions are established, the team releases work for execution and tracks it through completion. Work control documents are vital to system certifications, as they ensure that all disturbed systems or components are restored and retested properly.
Specifically, this leader will:
- Own NNS Work Control policies & procedures including: Q-1098 Work Control Process for Aircraft Carriers (series), Q-1099 Work Control Process for Submarines (series), Q-1093 Tag-Out of Systems/Components (series), Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (Work Authorization Form), Tag-out Users Manual, Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE), Deep Submergence System – Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC), and Fly-By-Wire Ship Control System (FBW SCS) Programs. Ensure consistency is maintained between NNS procedures across all contracts and in compliance with base procedures.
- Ensure sufficient manning for NNS on-site work and off-site work, training and qualification on all work control and tag-out processes for work control personnel and trades personnel. Training includes Work Control, Tag-out of systems/components, and Ship System Status Reports (SSSR).
- As the NNS-LMA, ensure contractors that are performing work at Newport News and Off-site are trained on processing NNS Work Authorization documents.
- Maintain short term and long term Labor Resource Plans based on approved budgets and internal performance projections. Work with the associated Program Office to adjudicate variances. Submit Basis of Estimates for upcoming availabilities (RCOH/PSA) that support budget development based on Availability Work Packages/Scopes.
Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience; PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to Have
- Experience with NNS or Navy Work Control Policy (WAF/TUM/OSHA)
- Secret Clearance (or ability to quickly upgrade Confidential)
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, w
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