Portsmouth, VA Job Details Full-time $32 - $38 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Sweeping Project team coordination Estimating material requirements from blueprints Measuring tapes Content creation for technical audiences Construction material procurement Procedural guides Technical documentation Technical writing experience within manufacturing Mid-level High school diploma or GED Quality assurance in testing Parts drawings Production planning Construction quality inspections Quality control Collaboration with manufacturing teams Material cost estimating 4 years Hand tools Production documentation Communication skills Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description
ARMADA INC. POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE
Technical Planner
REPORTS TO
Planning and Execution Manager
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
PAY RANGE
$32.00-$38.00 per hour
DOE FT / PT STATUS
Full Time
LOCATION
Customer Facilities, Shipyard(s) SUMMARY Responsible for identifying, documenting, and reporting shipboard deficiencies during inspections. Developing technically accurate technical work instructions for production use. Resolve technical specification conflicts with material requirements and develop material breakdown structures for end use of purchased material. Assisting in material identification for project/production use, and validation that material is technically accurate before triggering its purchase. Utilize statements of work, technical drawings, technical manuals and publications, blueprints, and specifications to develop job material lists for shop and shipboard production work. Maintain historical documentation to ensure the basis of decisions is understood and available to support material cost estimates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify and develop accurate Technical Work Instructions in support of production work. Determine Technical Work Instructions required for approved scopes of work. Resolve technical specification conflicts or provide technically approved substitutes. Utilize statements of work, drawings, technical manuals and publications, blueprints, and specifications to develop Technical Work Instructions for production work. Coordinate with production teams to develop repair/replacement plans. Determine Objective Quality Evidence and test requirements. Coordinate with project team members to determine need dates for Technical Work Instructions and submit technical clarifications. Obtain the IMIA Structural Inspector Certification. Assist Purchasing with finding qualified vendors. Develop Job Material List from technical references and drawings. Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES
Computer experience includes proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Programs. Proficient communication skills, oral and written, and well organized. Ability to effectively work with a variety of other people, especially other company personnel. Knowledge of work items and material procurement. Working knowledge of functional areas of production, such as trades, scheduling, quality assurance, and technical writing. Familiarity with Government publications and standards for specifications and manuals. Working knowledge of Naval Ship repair and installation practices, such as welding and fitting.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma, General Education Development or equivalent work experience required. Minimum four (4) or more years working in a shipyard production environment, preferably in US Navy repair or new construction shipyards.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office work using hardware and software functions. Shop and shipboard visits to assess material conditions and conduct ship checks for Technical Work Instruction development. Bending, crawling, climbing, and walking on U.S. Navy ships in spaces and tanks and in company facilities. Hot and cold temperatures during the work shift, dependent on time of the year and location of work. Within the shipyard and company facilities, high noise levels, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous machinery, confined spaces, and dusty conditions.
EQUIPMENT USED
Computers, printers Measuring tape, depth gage, calipers Hand tools, wire brush, scraper, foxtail/hand broom, rags Mirrors, flashlights, magnets This is a general list and is not all inclusive
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
