Sr. Ship Construction/Maintenance Expert (Veterans Encouraged to Apply)

Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Sr. Ship Construction/Maintenance Expert (Veterans Encouraged to Apply) to support execution of ship construction in a private shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Project supports U.S. Navy ship construction initiatives to increase Fleet readiness by improving overall private shipyard performance, increasing throughput, and shortening durations for constructions milestones. 

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Project Management experience with structural and maintenance background.
• Executing team member responsible for operational transformation of shipyard functions.
• Identifying bottlenecks and implementing measures to address issues slowing production. Highly focused on execution and driving rapid, physical change.
• Ideally has experience with program management, lean, and data analysis.
• Applies process improvement and reengineering methodologies and principles to conduct new construction projects.
• Activity and data modeling, developing modern business methods, identifying best practices, and creating and assessing performance measurements.
• Setting-up tracking and scheduling tools to provide visibility and accountability to job burndown.
• Support improvement to waterfront and inside shop production by assessing major performance drivers, and potential solutions for delay, work stoppage, and rework at the deckplate worker level and develop a set of initiatives to address.
• Support improvements to planning, schedule development and execution, resource management and maintenance.
• Support improvements to material management organization, process, and performance.
• Support efforts to reduce delays or increase reliability through improvements to engineering organization and processes.
• Assess and improve execution of existing project management structure, execution priority management, and processes to reduce delays.
• Prepare routine correspondence, reports, and briefings; and prepare/deliver actionable information in presentations appropriate for senior-level managers.
• Follow project management discipline and methodology to achieve sustainable results.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: Candidate should possess:

• Role requires 3 years of experience either shipyard experience in the inside shop or in a large-scale industrial component repair setting. Understand best in class practices to implement with private shipyard.
• Desire experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Coatings to include surface prep, and application. Highly desired would be a NACE 2 or 3 qualification or past qualification or a SPCC certification.
  • Shipfitter/ Welder background, past trade experience with project management experience.
  • Quality control background with experience in QA metrics development and assessment.
  • Engineering background with specialization in structural or mechanical disciplines.
• Candidate should possess ability to focus and drive execution and job completion.
• Exercises substantial autonomy in the day-to-day planning and management of work requirements. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Works collaboratively and exercises solid judgement in decision-making.
• Excellent program management, organizational and planning skills. Effective communication and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated capabilities in researching, collecting, and synthesizing large and complex datasets or databases and possess strong quantitative ability and a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Takes initiative and exercises personal accountability for achieving high quality outcomes. Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments; and adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Supportive of and collaborates effectively with co-workers to provide high quality outcomes in support of client requirements.
• High standards for professional conduct in dealing with co-workers and clients.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related business discipline or an equivalent related field from an accredited institution required.
• 3 years of experience in ship construction and/or maintenance and repair, and supporting management and production systems.   

Military Installation Access:  This position resides on a private installation. 

Clearance: No clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Location: Mobile, Alabama; remote applicants will be considered if willing to travel ~80-100%.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.