Corrosion Control Program ManagerPurpose:- Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for an energetic, self-starting, Program Manager in the Corrosion Control Operation to be the primary point of contact at Valkyrie's San Diego, California Location.
Job Description:- Reports directly to and takes direction from Corrosion Control Operations Manager.
- Responsible for the planning, budgeting, executing, monitoring, controlling, and documenting all aspects of assigned programs.
- Responsible for compliance with all contract requirements.
- Responsibilities include monitor and control progress of all projects executed in the San Diego, Hawaii and Washington areas and any other areas covered by the Program
- Manage approximately 150 FTE personnel, including project managers, a production manager, working leads and agency staff, across three installations.
- Hire additional resources as needed to execute all work in the locations within the program which includes any fleet concentration area and organically grow Valkyrie's operation.
- Provide oversight of all activities executed under your program in all locations. Control schedule, budget, and performance objectives across multiple task projects.
- HR and personnel administration: conducting interviews, issuing disciplinary actions, enforcing company work instructions and approving schedule changes.
- Safety and environmental oversight: working with the Safety Manager and Environmental lead, OSHA/Cal-OSHA compliance, the respiratory protection program and responding to safety walkthrough findings.
- Procurement and logistics: approving purchase requests, tracking POs by homeport and shipping material to overseas sites.
- Coordination with partner and subcontractor crews, with sub/prime issues escalated to the VP.
- Manage Reporting: daily IntelliSpec reports, weekly NAVSEA photo and metrics slides, weekly usage reports, end-of-week inventories and IntelliSpec closeouts after each availability.
- Develop and assign all manpower resources to fulfill all requirements taking into consideration resources, materials, and the period of performance requirements.
- Responsible for the timely completion of all contracts within budget allocations in accordance with the Plan of Action/Milestones (POA/M).
- Be the Primary point of contact for the Vice President of S2S Corrosion Control Operations in providing program oversight and status information.
- Receive and disseminate all contractual information to the appropriate personnel to support contract deliverables.
- Promote and build customer relations through frequent communication.
- Build programs assigned to you. Identify and pursue new customers, programs, and business opportunities.
- Develop and implement corrosion control programs and strategies.
- Conduct corrosion risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
- Oversee the inspection and monitoring of corrosion control systems.
- Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure proper installation and maintenance of corrosion control measures.
- Review and analyze corrosion data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to corrosion control.
- Train and mentor staff on corrosion control best practices.
- Prepare reports and presentations on corrosion control activities and results.
- Stay up to date on industry best practices and regulations related to corrosion control.
Qualifications:- Must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering (ME/EE), or Business Management from an accredited college or university and have at least 5 years of program manager experience with shipboard projects involving the operation, maintenance, repair, testing, modification, upgrading, installation, and alteration of Naval vessel and small craft systems. Equivalent experience to bachelor's degree = additional 4 years' experience.
- Must have at least 7 years' experience as a project manager.
- Must have at least 2 years of direct experience in a shipboard environment.
- Must have at least 5 years' experience with ship projects executed in public and private shipyards.
- Must have at least 10 years of experience in corrosion control or related field.
- Must have strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and control methods.
- Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must have effective communication and leadership abilities.
- Must have ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must have knowledge of surface perpetration and coating systems (brush and roll application)
- Must have knowledge of different types of paint (how to apply and when to use)
Desired Qualifications:- Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and NAVSEA 009-32 requirements is required.
- Military Fleet or surface maintenance experience.
Security Requirements:- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance to access public and private shipyards and Naval installations.
- Must meet REAL ID requirements for base and travel access.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional travel-up to 10%.
- Must be able to obtain valid passport for foreign travel
- Must be able to support extended working hours across multiple times zones.
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements:- Must be able to support physical requirement of movement while shipboard (moving up and down ladders, crossing the brows and working in confined spaces).
- Must be able to wear required PPE.
Pre-Employment RequirementsAny offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $125,000 - $155,000 per hour
