WAF Authorization Coordinator

Job Description
What's it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. Right now, we are looking for a Work Authorization Coordinator to join our team. You'll work with other talented Operations professionals who are ready to demonstrate deep industry knowledge and provide answers for our customers' critical challenges.
Here, you'll grow your career and have access to great benefits - all while being a valued member of our workforce. With competitive hourly wages and a stable workload, you'll have a great work/life balance. Best of all, with our commitment to excellence you'll work alongside others who will help you improve your skills and find new opportunities.
As a Work Authorization Coordinator you will:

• Manages, coordinates, oversees, and enforces the Work Authorization Form (WAF) process for all industrial entities onboard Navy Vessels during ship repair availabilities.
• Ensure that all Trades, Subcontractors, AITs abide by the rules and regulations established by the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM Chg 3 Revision).
• Verify that all Work Authorization Forms are generated correctly and complete upon receipt and submittal.
• Work with assigned Fire Safety Officers (FSO's) to address Safety of Ship and FSC (Fire Safety Council) requirements for WAF processing.
• Tracking and maintaining flow of each submitted WAF, reporting daily status of each WAF for action status and maintaining central Log of submitted/processed WAFs.
• Act as the liaison between Ship's Force and Repair Activities for WAF processing and to assist in resolving tag-out conflicts.
• Verify and ensure that Trades, Subcontractors, AITs are working within the boundaries established by the Work Authorization Form process.
• Coordinate and conduct WAF training with the Ship's Force personnel, Trades, and Subcontractors.
• Maintain detailed records of opened WAFs and track production work for completion and closing of WAFs.
• De-conflicts and coordinates joint efforts between Repair Activities which are working multiple jobs on the same systems or conflicting job processes in close proximity.
• Ensures that ship system tagout isolations are correct, ensuring safety of personnel and equipment.
• Provide guidance to Ships Force for developing system tag outs as required.
• Responsible for adding and defining the scope of work for each job based on technical specification, drawing and other technical documentation for LCS repair project and PMAV work.
• Identify isolation points to de-energize systems and components, generate tags in eSOMS and E-Tag system, and confirm isolation and safety measures with Ships Force.
• Responsible for submitting WAF status daily report for all assigned projects, evaluating workload requirements, making judgment calls based on interpretation of the JFMM, TUM, NAVSEA Standard Items and BAE Policies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma and 3 years work experience
• Familiar with JFMM, TUM, NAVSEA requirements and Standard Items
• Working knowledge of Microsoft based programs (Excel, Word, Visio...etc.)
• Able to read and interpret technical documents, navigate the US Navy eSOMS databases and be familiar with the E-Tag program.
• Knowledge of Shipboard systems and components
• Good communication and organization skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Previous WAFCOR work experience in ship repair environment.
• Experience in ship repair or previous Navy shipboard experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $54220 - $86752
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.