Assistant Superintendent, Welding
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Assistant Superintendent Welding is a leadership role responsible for supporting welding operations across assigned areas during first shift. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS) this position ensures safe high-quality and efficient execution of trade work to support ship/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management for welding activities and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring Front Line Supervisors to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Leadership:
- Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures across first shift operations.
- Ensure proper PPE use hazard awareness and adherence to safe work practices.
- Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.
Project Execution:
- Lead execution of welding activities to support ship/unit schedules.
- Monitor quality of work performed; ensure first-time quality through proper oversight and training.
- Provide technical guidance and support to Supervisors and mechanics.
- Support execution of Plan of the Week (POW) and coordinate with area management to align resources with operational needs.
Operational Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for welding activities in assigned areas on first shift.
- Manage and recommend manpower moves within and between areas to support operational priorities.
- Resolve deck plate issues in coordination with area and trade leadership.
- Share responsibility with area management for performance in cost schedule and quality.
Mentoring & Team Development:
- Mentor Front Line Supervisors by developing their technical knowledge leadership skills and ability to execute daily objectives.
- Coach Supervisors on problem solving team management and trade best practices.
- Promote continuous learning and skills development for both supervisors and mechanics.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce rework.
- Support BOS-aligned improvement activities and structured problem-solving approaches.
- Collaborate with peers and leadership to drive improvements in quality efficiency and execution.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- BIW Apprenticeship Graduate
Required/Preferred Experience
Required:
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Excellent administrative interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve conflict.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
Preferred:
- Minimum 5 years of marine welding experience.
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Key Skills
- Educational admin
- Educational curriculum
- Continuous Improvement
- ProCore
- Prolog
- Business Management
- Conflict Management
- Construction Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, construction and support of Navy ships.
