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Serco Shipbuilding Foreman in Marinette, Wisconsin
Position Description
Ever felt trapped in the never-ending challenges of a desk job? Want to enjoy mobility and new experiences of working in a fast-paced innovative industrial atmosphere? If you have dreamed of working in the high tech, exciting atmosphere of building new ships for the US Navy, here is your chance. As a Shipbuilding Lead, you will be working near Lake Michigan in Marinette, Wisconsin helping our US Navy customer by building our Navy’s newest warship.
This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/or transfer your active DoD Secret security clearance.
Serco is a leading support contractor to the US Navy and as such we work directly for PMS 515, part of the Program Office’s effort to procure and deliver the finest ships for our sailors and our country. Serco supports the US Navy in acquisition of the Navy’s newest Frigate by reviewing engineering products and monitoring every phase of the production efforts at the Shipbuilder’s Facility in Marinette, Wisconsin.
Every aspect of this position requires experience and knowledge, and it will also provide the opportunity to excel. You will be working with experienced shipbuilders and will be able to combine your knowledge and insight with the FFG production team. You will be part of a large contingent of Serco and Navy personnel on-site to support the ship construction effort. You will be exposed to every aspect of shipbuilding and share in the wealth of knowledge. You will work in the busy industrial atmosphere of shipyard involved in the serial production of the Navy’s newest warship. Daily interfaces will be with shipyard personnel at all levels, other Serco SMEs, Analysts and Engineers, SUPSHIP Bath personnel at all levels, Program Office (PMS-515) at all levels and visiting DOD personnel.
In this role as an onsite (waterfront) Shipbuilding Lead, you will:
Conduct daily surveys of structure fabrication and assembly work areas, making observations of plate cutting, plate joining by fitting and welding, panel layout markings, positioning, alignment of panel stiffeners, and fitting/welding frames, beams, girders, and other structural members.
Record results of daily survey observations, using written reports and photos as needed and prepare presentable information for higher levels of management up to and including the Navy’s Program Manager.
Conduct field surveys and inspections of handling processes, positioning and alignment, module support blocking procedures and also periodically check dimensional accuracy as structural subassemblies move further down the production line and are combined to form modules and grand modules.
Conduct physical inspections/surveys of panels, subassemblies and modules under construction and develop/report estimates of physical percent completion progress values.
Determine status of overall production progress for completed and inspected welds on panels, subassemblies, modules, and master butt welds on the hull.
Develop comparative evaluations of shipyard processes to validate the most effective and efficient methods are being employed.
Anticipate and report challenges to completing both fabrication work and welded joints using the planned methods, processes, and procedures—this based on personal observation, experience, and skills.
Develop and provide recommendations for process improvements, based on daily observations of structural fabrication and welding work at the Frigate work areas.
Contribute to the shipyards and the Navy’s success by helping to ensure that fabrication and welding processes are being correctly carried out.
Assist with Serco’s documentation process for field observations and related data keeping.
Draft reports of conditions found and recommended solutions when known.
Serve as a liaison between the Serco on-site team and both SUPSHIP and Navy Program Office technicians.
Use experience, personal observation, and knowledge to identify emergent issues that could be non-compliant with specifications or affect the production schedule.
Prepare weekly and monthly status reports to Serco’s Task Lead documenting work activity, challenges encountered and recommended corrective actions.
Maintain a general awareness of structural components in fabrication (both onsite and offsite) and have a working knowledge of events in progress.
Be aware of overall production processes at the shipyard and its subcontractor facilities, particularly relating to fabrication and welding activities to include any flame straightening and repair cycles.
Be able to alert production team leadership of potential issues and to propose solutions when possible. Work closely with SUPSHIP SMEs and Quality counterparts sharing information and technical support.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
High School Diploma or GED.
Five (5) years of experience working with engineering, production, and quality control in a shipyard environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance post hire.
NDT Level I or higher certification.
A working knowledge of shipyards and shipbuilding activities.
Working understanding of fabrication, welding processes, welding equipment and standard methods ship construction. Emphasis is on experience directly related to shipbuilding new construction processes and sequencing.
Working knowledge of weld inspection methods including VT, MT, PT, RT & UT.
Working knowledge of NAVSEA Tech Manuals, Publications and MIL-STDS.
Experience with a variety of software applications on PC to include working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Mid-level and above experience in using Microsoft Suite Tools.
General understanding of subcontractor flow-down requirements.
Experience in Navy QA processes and related reporting requirements.
Ability to read drawings and read/interpret specifications and standards documents.
Experience working with military programs (preferred).
Related shipyard experiences in journeyman, management, estimating and progressing.
Ability to work well with multiple organizations & FFG stakeholders in a high stakes production environment.
up to 10% travel may be required for this role.
Additional desired experience and skills:
Prior heavy fabrication and welding experience; in addition, inspection and quality control experience in Navy shipbuilding or repair programs.
Ability to work well with a variety of personnel from floor-level shipyard production, SUPSHIP, and with senior Navy leadership.
Accuracy control experience, including module alignment and hull surveying processes to verify/demonstrate keel straightness or to document/identify/report any deviations from the hull’s molded dimensions. (Firsthand knowledge and experience are preferred).
Heavy lift, rollover and transport of assemblies, modules, and grand modules as well as final erection and alignment, including various blocking methods.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .
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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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ID 62972
Recruiting Location : Location US-WI-Marinette
Category Engineering/Ship Construction
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance Other
Clearance Details Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Telework No - Teleworking not available for this position
Campaign LPMETS