SHIP COORDINATOR

Description

Our Shipyard History: The facility was initially established in 1916. It was one of the original nine emergency yards funded by the U.S. Maritime Commission during WWII, becoming one of the largest employers in Southern Alabama while producing Liberty Ships and T-2 Tankers for the war effort. Over the years the shipyard has employed thousands of people, including Jimmy Buffet, his dad JD Buffet, and Hank Williams Senior. Alabama Shipyard is a fully equipped facility and a fundamental part of Mobile’s history. Our team is dedicated to upholding Mobile's longstanding tradition of first-class service on the Gulf Coast. 

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
• 401K with a match
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holiday schedule
• Company-paid Life, STD, and LTD Insurance coverage

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Ship Coordinator plans, directs, and coordinates all activities related to ship repair projects, ensuring objectives are met within prescribed timelines and budgets. This role is integral to managing production schedules, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining quality across all phases of the project.

Essential job duties include:

• Plan crane lifts, forklift operations, and material movement within the yard and project scope.
• Collaborate with the vessel's project team and crew to ensure timely completion of tasks and change orders.
• Lead daily production meetings to review progress, identify challenges, and prioritize actions.
• Monitor and adjust work schedules to align with project timelines and objectives.
• Serve as the Lockout/Tagout Administrator, ensuring compliance with safety protocols for equipment and system maintenance.
• Coordinate services for dry dock operations and pier-side work.
• Assist crafts and subcontractors on-site to resolve work item issues and maintain progress.
• Enforce safe working conditions, supporting foremen in conducting safety meetings and inspections.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Coursework or equivalent experience in production management, industrial technology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of supervisory experience in ship repair or related industrial operations.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following:

• In-depth knowledge of ship repair processes, manufacturing operations, and regulatory standards (e.g., ABS, SOLAS, OSHA).
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Expertise in planning cost-effective workflows while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Primavera or MS Project.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and work on steel decks, docks, and uneven surfaces for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequent climbing of ladders, stairs, and vessel access points, including confined spaces.
• Capable of lifting and carrying materials or tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Tolerance for prolonged bending, kneeling, crouching, and overhead reaching.
• Adequate vision and hearing for identifying safety hazards and effective communication in a noisy environment.

Working Conditions

• Work primarily outdoors in shipyard environments, exposed to heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and heavy equipment operations.
• Requirement to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and respirators.
• Potentially extended working hours, including nights and weekends, based on project schedules.
• Frequent collaboration with multiple trades and subcontractors in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

HSEQ Roles and Responsibilities include the following:

• Take an active role in compliance with Alabama Shipyard’s HSEQ Management System.
• Actively participates in the HSEQ Meetings, Job Safety & Environmental Analysis (JSEAs), Work Observations, and Hazard Recognitions processes.
• May assist supervisor in carrying out equipment HSEQ inspections.
• Must report all incidents, including Near Miss incidents, to the Supervisor immediately.
• Maintain all safety training.
• Must abide by any/all local, state, and federal regulations and to company policy.
• Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to ISO 9001:2015 requirements by complying with the HSEQ Policy and procedures and meeting HSEQ objectives.
• Understand the implications of not conforming to the HSEQ Management System requirements and not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations.
• Understand appropriate actions to remove themselves from work situations that they consider present an imminent and serious danger to their life or health, as well as the arrangements for protecting them from undue consequences for doing so.

Alabama Shipyard is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Respondents who do not have/meet the minimum position requirements will not be considered.

EOE/Drug-Free Workplace