COM Cold Outfitting Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for the safe execution of Cold Outfitting (COTF) production activities in accordance with the companys overall safety goals objectives and policies.
2. Direct and oversee cold outfitting trades (piping electrical ducting etc..) for assigned newbuilding project(s) following handoff from Block Steel and Hot Outfitting or Blasting and Painting.
3. Develop maintain and execute the detailed shop floor schedule for Cold Outfitting work packages in coordination with the Project Manager and NB Production Planning.
4. Ensure Cold Outfitting work is completed safely on schedule within budget and in compliance with all contractual and classification society requirements.
5. Coordinate the receipt of completed steel blocks and hot outfitting work from Block Steel and Hot Outfitting or Paint and Blast confirming readiness for cold outfitting trades.
6. Track and report Cold Outfitting cost schedule and performance metrics to the Project Manager on a regular basis.
7. Manage shop floor workforce planning staffing and resource allocation for Cold Outfitting trades.
8. Coordinate with all other outfitting groups: Electrical HVAC Mechanical Blast/Paint Deck Outfitting and the Hull Assembly group on the various outfitting schedules and priorities to minimize or avoid space conflicts.
9. Identify track and mitigate production risks within Cold Outfitting; escalate risks with project-wide impact to the Project Manager.
10. Coordinate with Production Engineering on construction drawings work instructions work packages and engineering queries affecting Cold Outfitting work.
11. Ensure first-line workmanship self-verification within the shared Inspection and Test Plan for all Cold Outfitting work.
12. Coordinate testing commissioning support and final system turnover activities with the Project Manager and other production functions.
13. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory classification society environmental and customer requirements.
14. Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper Mission Statement and Quality Management System.
15. Conduct or participate in regular shop floor status coordination and safety meetings.
16. Capture and document lessons learned throughout Cold Outfitting production and share them across the newbuilding program.
17. Provide leadership direction and performance feedback to the Shop Floor Planner and shop floor personnel supporting Cold Outfitting.

Required Education & Experience:

1. Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Technology or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in shipbuilding or heavy industrial production with direct experience in outfitting trades (piping electrical machinery or interior systems).
3. Demonstrated experience managing a shop floor production workforce and schedule for a complex outfitting or construction project.
4. Journeyman-level trade credential (piping electrical or machinery) or equivalent hands-on trade background preferred.

Working Conditions:

1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions especially hot humid and / or rainy weather combined with regular and extensive time spent on the production floor and waterfront areas.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Computer systems and standard office equipment.
2. Shop floor production management material tracking and outfitting quality systems.
3. Company vehicles as required.
4. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in production and waterfront areas.

Special Skills:

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Ability to behave decisively.
3. Ability to grasp complex concepts easily.
4. Pay attention to minute detail.
5. Excellent planning coordinating and organizing skills including shop floor workforce scheduling.
6. Ability to motivate direct reports colleagues and others.
7. Patient and self-confident.
8. Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.
9. Good judgment.
10. High performance and a strong team player.
11. Commitment to company values.

* 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. Know Your Rights. 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.