Description

Epsilon Systems is seeking a full-time SUBSAFE 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.

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.

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