Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for the safe execution of Cold Outfitting (COTF) production activities in accordance with the company's overall safety goals, objectives and policies.
- Direct and oversee cold outfitting trades (piping, electrical, ducting etc..) for assigned newbuilding project(s), following handoff from Block Steel and Hot Outfitting or Blasting and Painting.
- Develop, maintain, and execute the detailed shop floor schedule for Cold Outfitting work packages, in coordination with the Project Manager and NB Production Planning.
- Ensure Cold Outfitting work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all contractual and classification society requirements.
- Coordinate the receipt of completed steel blocks and hot outfitting work from Block Steel and Hot Outfitting or Paint and Blast, confirming readiness for cold outfitting trades.
- Track and report Cold Outfitting cost, schedule, and performance metrics to the Project Manager on a regular basis.
- Manage shop floor workforce planning, staffing, and resource allocation for Cold Outfitting trades.
- Coordinate with all other outfitting groups: Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, Blast/Paint, Deck Outfitting, and the Hull Assembly group on the various outfitting schedules and priorities to minimize or avoid space conflicts.
- Identify, track, and mitigate production risks within Cold Outfitting; escalate risks with project-wide impact to the Project Manager.
- Coordinate with Production Engineering on construction drawings, work instructions, work packages, and engineering queries affecting Cold Outfitting work.
- Ensure first-line workmanship self-verification within the shared Inspection and Test Plan for all Cold Outfitting work.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning support, and final system turnover activities with the Project Manager and other production functions.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, classification society, environmental, and customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper Mission Statement and Quality Management System.
- Conduct or participate in regular shop floor status, coordination, and safety meetings.
- Capture and document lessons learned throughout Cold Outfitting production and share them across the newbuilding program.
- Provide leadership, direction, and performance feedback to the Shop Floor Planner and shop floor personnel supporting Cold Outfitting.
Required Education & Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in shipbuilding or heavy industrial production, with direct experience in outfitting trades (piping, electrical, machinery, or interior systems).
- Demonstrated experience managing a shop floor production workforce and schedule for a complex outfitting or construction project.
- Journeyman-level trade credential (piping, electrical, or machinery) or equivalent hands-on trade background preferred.
Working Conditions:- Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and / or rainy weather, combined with regular and extensive time spent on the production floor and waterfront areas.
Necessary Equipment Operation:- Computer systems and standard office equipment.
- Shop floor production management, material tracking, and outfitting quality systems.
- Company vehicles as required.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in production and waterfront areas.
Special Skills:- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to behave decisively.
- Ability to grasp complex concepts easily.
- Pay attention to minute detail.
- Excellent planning, coordinating, and organizing skills, including shop floor workforce scheduling.
- Ability to motivate direct reports, colleagues, and others.
- Patient and self-confident.
- Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.
- Good judgment.
- High performance and a strong team player.
- Commitment to company values.
