Configuration Manager

Configuration Manager

Company Overview:

Gulf Copper LLC a subsidiary of Davie Defense is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston Texas with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Coppers primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels ship construction and fabrication for transportation government and oil and gas markets.

Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-Tax Health/Dental Insurance Premium Deduction)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

1. Develop and implement a robust change management framework tailored to the Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) shipbuilding project.
2. Lead and facilitate the review approval and prioritization of change requests.
3. Evaluate the impact cost and risks of changes on project scope schedule and budget.
4. Collaborate with data managers design engineering production and project management teams to ensure seamless integration of approved changes.
5. Maintain detailed documentation of change requests decisions and implementation plans.
6. Provide regular reports to stakeholders on the status and impact of changes.
7. Establish and maintain a Change and Configuration Management Plan (CCMP) aligned with industry and contractual standards.
8. Manage configuration baselines ensuring all technical data documentation and designs are accurately recorded and controlled.
9. Develop and maintain a tool to oversee the system for tracking all configuration items (CIs).
10. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with configuration control policies and standards.
11. Manage the traceability of changes to ensure alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements.
12. Provide training and guidance to team members on configuration management tools and processes.
13. Act as the central point of contact for all change and configuration management activities within the shipbuilding project.
14. Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including suppliers contractors and regulatory bodies.
15. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risks.
16. Ensure compliance with relevant standards and contractual obligations.
17. Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on change and configuration.
18. Work effectively with others within a Project Team environment and in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule for the project.
19. Fully support the Configuration Control Board (CCB) drafting plans agendas helping functional leads present change proposals and documenting decisions
20. Lead the planning and execution of configuration audits including the FCA and PCA

Required Education & Experience:

1. Bachelors degree in Engineering Project Management or a related field.
2. 5 years of experience in change and configuration management within large-scale engineering.
3. Experience working on shipbuilding projects would be preferred.

Working Conditions:

1. 1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions especially hot humid and / or rainy weather combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Special Skills:

1. Strong knowledge of industry standards for configuration and change control.
2. Proficiency with configuration management tools (e.g. Siemens Teamcenter Windchill or equivalent).
3. Experience leading cross-functional teams and facilitating decision-making processes.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office word and excel specifically.

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email:emailprotected. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail:emailprotected.