• Submarine Valve Repair Foreman

    EPSILON SYSTEMS (Portsmouth, VA)


    Epsilon Systems is seeking a full-time Submarine Valve Repair Foreman in Portsmouth, VA

     

    Summary: Supervises and coordinates the activities of welders, fitters, mechanics, electricians, helpers and other trades according to installation or repair activity. Acts as liaison between customer and company.

    Responsibilities:

    + Recruits and trains subordinate personnel; establishes safety and work performance standards.

    + Reads and interprets ship prints, welding, piping and structural drawings, elevation, arrangement and electrical drawings. Familiar with associated welding symbols, electrical/electronic schematics, diagrams and various technical trade-specific drawing components.

    + Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of skilled and trades helper subordinates on various shipboard system repair and installation projects.

    + Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.

    + Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.

    + Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.

    + Investigate accidents and injuries and prepare reports of findings.

    + Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.

    + Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.

    + Compile operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results.

    + Prepares routine work and time reports and maintains standard records.

    + Develops, implements, and evaluates maintenance policies and procedures.

    + Examines objects, systems, or facilities, and analyzes information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.

    + Assists program and project teams with prospective work estimates and hours needed to complete the job including material procurement, quotes and duration of project.

    + Conducts or arranges for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.

    + Performs related work as required.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + High School diploma or equivalent

    + 5 years' related ship repair work experience

    + Ability to travel 5% -10% of the time

    + Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance level Secret.

    + Ability to communicate effectively, work independently or in a group.

    + Ability to do basic math, ie. add, subtract, divide and multiply.

    + Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

    + Must be able to obtain and maintain access to military and government installations worldwide.

    + Must be able to travel.

    + Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Subsafe experience

    ADA/Work Environment:

    + Shop environment, pier side and shipboard.

    + Frequent standing, sitting, crawling, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms.

    + Regular communication (hearing/speaking).

    + Occasional lifting up to 50+ pounds.

    + Noise conditions range from very quiet to very noisy.

    + Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (on board ships)

     

    Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.