Maritime Repair Operations Manager - Singapore

Job Description:

Job Description
The Work Authorization Form (WAF) Coordination Manager is a key leadership position for the Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA) supporting the US Navys Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) in Singapore. This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the WAF process for all maintenance, repair, and modernization activities on US Navy vessels during their maintenance availabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.

The WAF Manager will act as the primary liaison between the vessels crew ("Ships Force"), the maintenance provider ("Repair Activity"), and subcontractors to ensure strict compliance with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and NAVSEA Standard Items. The successful candidate will ensure all work is properly authorized, controlled, and executed in accordance with rigorous US Navy safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

WAF Process Management: Oversee the entire WAF lifecycle, including receipt, verification, tracking, and approval of all WAFs and associated Technical Work Documents (TWDs). Ensure all forms are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
Quality and Safety Compliance: Enforce US Navy safety standards, including proper tag-out procedures, to verify all systems are properly isolated and safe for work. Conduct regular audits and surveillance to ensure strict compliance by all personnel.
Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for the WAF and tag-out process. Facilitate clear and consistent communication between all project stakeholders, including project management, subcontractors, and Ships Force.
Training and Development: Develop and conduct training for company employees and subcontractors on the latest WAF and tag-out policies and procedures. Maintain records of all personnel certifications and qualifications.
Reporting and Analysis: Maintain and distribute a running status log of all WAFs for assigned maintenance availabilities. Utilize electronic databases to log tag-out information and report on WAF status to project leadership.
Conflict Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve any WAF or tag-out conflicts, discrepancies, or procedural issues that may arise during a maintenance period.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and compliance of the WAF process. Ensure all revisions and changes are processed correctly before any work begins.

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in a quality or maintenance coordination role within a heavy manufacturing, maritime, or shipyard environment.
Education:
- A Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical field.
Skills:
- Technical Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the US Navy Tag-out system, the JFMM (Volume IV, Chapter 10), and NAVSEA Standard Items.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and ship system diagrams.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Job Ident #: 122760BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

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Job Info

Location

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs