Foreman (Subsafe)

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. Mission Readiness Group 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.

• 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.

• 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)