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Austal USA

Homeport Director of Operations - San Diego

Austal USA, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


REPORTS TO: Vice President Global Service and Support

SUPERVISES: All direct and indirect personnel associated with the Austal San Diego business and area of operation (AOR)

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for P&L of the business unit AOR

Provides cost and fee guidance to estimating team to profitably secure contract wins.

Serves as Austal liaison for all government, commercial and community business activities associated with west coast operations

Provide Leadership and guidance to management teams for all organizational operations in support of business activities under the AOR

Leads the management team in establishing fiscal targets and building forecasts which are challenging, achievable and meet the established expectations of the AOR

Develops manpower plans and departmental targets with managers which support the forecast work load and predicted schedule demands.

Communicate and assist BD management grow the west coast business across selected government and commercial revenue opportunities

Facilitate Navy BOA, MSC IDIQ, Emergent tasking and warranty generated work item tasking from PMS 501, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and SWRMC

Lead expansion efforts to obtain additional IDIQ contracts to broaden the revenue base across larger fleet support needs

Leads, directs and provides oversight for LCS Post Shakedown Availabilities (PSA), DD-250 closures, Combat Systems Ships Qualifications and Trials (CSSQT); and Final Contracts Test (FCT)

Interface with, coordinate a myriad of ship sustainment, maintenance planning and repair efforts with industry partners; NASSCO, BAE, and Government (Port Engineers)

Work with internal team and subcontractors to execute service work on LCS / EPF vessels located throughout the Continental US; Hawaii, and Far East; CONUS / OCONUS

Ensure a smooth interaction between team members and external contractors.

Provide coordination, guidance, and direction to ensure that the work being performed enables successful and efficient completion of vessel requirements and allows new service or work items for Post Delivery to be generated

Oversees and provides guidance to resource loaded executable schedule development including sequence, logic, content of activities and predecessor / successor relationships to identify critical and controlling paths compliant with NAVSEA Std Items (NSI’s).

Ensure the work in progress is in accordance with the published schedule, properly sequenced and that production schedules are reasonable and achievable

Perform random validation of status reporting against the actual work being performed to ensure accuracy of reporting functions along with STC assignment and percent complete designation is within EVMS standards

Accountable for the development of a comprehensive QMS fulfilling the governments requirements and ensuring compliance with those Quality Processes and Procedures

Responsible to ensure all departmental training of personnel supports the Processes and Procedures identified in the QMS and AUSA compliance

Maintain daily communication and interaction with the Program Managers and Project Leads to report ship maintenance and repair status / concerns and have the ability to initiate and follow through with required variance analyses and associated corrective action plans

Monitor and validate use of rework and lessons learned processes and initiatives to promote continuous improvement

Provides Representation at Shipbuilder associations; Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association (SDSRA)

Liaise with City, County, officials and agencies as required in the operation of Austal USA’s west coast operation facilitating permits, agreements and contract commitments needed to operate within the AOR.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Preferred

Competent in business aspects of the operational duties of the position

15 years or more experience in a leadership position within shipbuilding, ship repair or similar construction and manufacturing industrial type environment

Navy experience is preferred

Completion of a recognized project management course with a complete understanding of the principles of earned value, scheduling preferred

Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Ability to read and interpret shipbuilding contracts and specifications

Ability to read and interpret regulatory body and classification society guides, rules, and regulations

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and data while navigating effectively with applicable software

Ability to utilize and interpret relevant cost and schedule data reports including having a familiarity of scheduling software (Primavera, Microsoft Project, etc.)

Ability to efficiently validate, interpret and understand task scheduling or work sequencing

Ability to use and interpret relevant cost and schedule data and use applicable software associated with these reporting functions

Ability to understand schedule reporting tools and be proficient in maintaining and validating schedule related data

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Ability to work independently with little supervision and take initiative in all aspects of the position duties

Willingness to work irregular and extended work hours as needed

This position will involve substantial time (as much as 100%) onboard the vessel at various degrees of construction, going up and down staircases and vertical ladders at heights reaching in excess of 75 feet in temperatures which, at times, can reach extreme levels

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Repair experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position may be required to manage repair efforts in various offsite locations. The potential for offsite travel can potentially be in excess of 40-50%.

TOOLS: Not applicable

LIAISES WITH: All production departments and support departments, program team, project team, client, suppliers, subcontractors, and class and flag authorities

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

18 years of age or older at time of application

Able to provide proof of US Person Status

No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

Willing to submit to a drug screen

Willing to submit to a background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is often required to stand, walk, utilize hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to work at a computer station.

Specific physical requirements include the following:

Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel

Withstand periods of prolonged standing

Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis

Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis

Lift/push/pull up to 75lbs on an occasional basis

Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis

Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps)

Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts

Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead)

Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment

Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles

Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment

Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel- toed shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards

Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures

Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time

Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands

Able to utilize adequate visual skills

Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side, and reaching down

Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be granted to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

While performing the duties of the position, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high and precarious spaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is frequently high.

SAFETY: Must comply with federal, state, local, and company safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily position duties.

COMPENSATION:

Base salary of $160,000 - $235,000 DOE

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $235,000.00 per year

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