Bollinger Shipyards Jobs in Usa

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• Supervise and guide the workforce in the fitting and assembly of structural components on assigned vessels.
  
• Interpret standard construction drawings to ensure accurate and efficient completion of tasks.
  
• Apply craft-specific knowledge of ship or structural fitting processes and techniques, adhering to standard marine practices and construction specifications.
  
• Collaborate effectively with other supervisors to achieve project goals.
  
• Maintain a strong emphasis on quality assurance, productivity, safety, and environmental compliance.
  

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• Minimum of 5 years of craft-specific experience in ship or structural fitting.
  
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
  

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• Basic understanding of shipfitting processes and familiarity with standard marine construction practices.
  
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team of supervisors.
  
• Proven commitment to quality, production efficiency, and safety standards.
  

• Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions and examining functionality.
• Responsible for audits, surveillances and inspections while also working closely with our QA department to ensure integration.
• Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods.
• Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database.
• Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence.
• Proposing improvements to the production process.
• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet requirements.
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training.
• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs.
• Using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to measure products.
• Collecting and compiling statistical quality data.
• Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans.
• Determining the causes of product defects and reworks.
• Verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly.
• Additional duties as necessary.
  

• Must have at least 5 years' experience in the Quality Assurance/Control field and technical or vocational training.
• Must have a strong understanding of Government Specs.
• Must have extensive knowledge of AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel), D1.2 (Aluminum), D1.5 (Bridge Code), and D1.6 (Stainless Steel).
• Must have knowledge of NAVSEA Standards, QA. & OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1920 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards) & 1915 (Personal Protective Equipment for Shipyard Employment).
• Must have ABS code construction experience.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and Quality Assurance requirements
• Must have a valid Driver's license and a clean DMV record.
• Must have expert knowledge of NAVSEA 009 Standard Items.
  

• Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
  

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions.
• Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
• Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
• Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
• Frequent use of respirator.
  

• Responsible for selecting the correct equipment and lifting devices that will bear heavy loads.
• Select the right tools that will enable Rigger to move and position heavy objects in a safe and efficient manner.
• Conduct weight testing IAW specified tech manuals for equipment such as Cranes, Davits, Winches, Anchors, and anchor chains, within safety guidelines.
• Control movement of heavy objects/equipment through narrow openings and confined spaces, using jacks, pulley blocks, chain falls, and rollers.
• Install hooks, swivels, and turn buckles in rigging operations.
• Properly use signals with workers operating cranes or other equipment to move loads safely and successfully.
• Select and attach gears, braces and cushions according to weight and distribution of the load.
• Control costs in assigned area of responsibility and recommend to management improved methods of operation that could result in cost savings for the department and company.
• Train and supervise lower-level mechanics and semi-skilled employees.
• Responsible for knowing and understanding company policy and ensuring policies and procedures are followed on the worksite.
  

• Must have at least seven (7) years of rigging experience.
• Must have knowledge of chain fall/strap loading.
• Must be able to rig large loads safely.
• Must have working knowledge of the ship's structure, anchor chains and associated equipment, staging construction, cranes and their capacities/chart, ship's mooring, etc.
• Must be able to climb and have no fears of elevated heights.
• Must be able to work independently to complete responsibilities.
• Must have previous experience operating a forklift.
  

• Prefer previous shipyard experience.
• Prefer knowledge and experience with underwater hull rigging of shafting, propellers, rudders, etc.
  

• Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
  

• Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.
• Position requires US Citizenship.
  

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
• Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
• Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
• Frequent use of respirator.
• Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
  

• Ensure all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Install pipes and different pipe components
• Assemble, test and install pipe packages
• Pipe welding
• Manufacture and install foundations
• Assemble, test and install different skids
• Install fittings and equipment
• Pipelines manufacture and maintenance
• Weld flanges, collars, penetrations, skid frames, foundations, some pipes
• Assemble, connect and test pipe lines between skids and equipment to functional systems
• Perform manufacturing of fitting pipe models
• Install and align ship machinery, propulsion deck, and steering using precision measurement tools
• Perform as an outside machinist
• Use resins
• Read and interpret installation drawings
• Take care of cleaning and arrangement of work space
• Participate in developing working methods and in preparing investments
• Secure competency of his/her work
• Responsible for carrying out indicated tasks according to the Shipyards general rules and specified working instructions
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Self-management
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

• High School or Vocational School
• 3 or more years professional experience in:
• Shipyards with shipbuilding production and/or ship repair
• Ship machinery installation
• Pipe fitting/plumbing
• Steel fabrication
• Welding certification required in FCAW, GTAW, SMAC and SMAW
• Additional welding certifications per vessel type and classification requirements
• Basic knowledge of machine mounting
• Understanding of blue prints, 3D-isometrics, schemes and technical documents
• Knowledge of different materials like steel, stainless steel, CuNiFe, etc.
• Knowledge of different components as valves, flanges, machine components, etc.
• Skilled to utilize typical pipefitting, machine fitting, and welding tools and equipment
• Knowledge of work safety
• Creativeness and initiative attitude in work

Pacific Shipyards International is searching for an Estimator / Planner to join our ship repair team in Hawaii.

Position Title: Estimator / Planner

Reports To: Estimating Manager

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Position Summary

Pacific Shipyards International (PSI) is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

We are seeking an Estimator/Planner to join the Estimating Department. The Estimator/Planner is responsible for developing cost estimates to support our ongoing ship repair contracts with DoD and commercial customers. The Estimator/Planner works closely with all departments to identify the amount of material and manpower needed to perform ship repair availabilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and technical proposals.
• Ability to read detailed drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Engage in PSI’s collaborative estimating process and bid reviews.
• Attend ship checks.
• Participate in business development.
• Strong team player with on-site work hours required.

Education/Training/Skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in marine or industrial industry.
• Shipyard experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor of Science highly recommended.
• Knowledge of Navy ships is beneficial.
• Former Navy military personnel highly beneficial.

Qualification/Requirements:

• Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
• This position requires US Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential.
• All candidates must pass a post-offer drug screening and background check.
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License, class 3 or higher
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation.

Our Values

Legacy: Family-owned throughout its history, PSI strives to fulfill the goals that motivated our founder in 1944: we dedicate ourselves wholly to caring for our customers so that they can continue to serve our community.

Commitment: PSI approaches every project with teamwork, determination, and focus. Commitment makes it possible for the most challenging of projects to be completed safely and on-time to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations.

Integrity: Transparency, humility, and accountability are critical to every facet of our business. Leading with integrity allows PSI to continue to operate as the highest-performing commercial shipyard in the state.

Loyalty: At PSI, every employee relies on teammates without question and supports each other without pretense. Built on the foundations of trust, loyalty to one another is paramount.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

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Additional Information:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

• Manages all shop resources by assigning trades personnel to Foremen based on project needs.
• Supports trades foremen in supervising, assigning, coordinating, training, and evaluating semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience, and job knowledge. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees and assists in development of training processes/procedures. Continually monitor foremen's project designations, deck plate presence, understanding of work scope, and efficiency of trades management.
• Manages lifecycle of shop personnel through all phases of employment, to include: hiring and retention efforts of shop personnel, as well as developing/delivering coaching and disciplinary actions needed to address performance concerns. Responsible for personnel administration needs, to include recommendations/handling of change requests facilitated by EANs (pay, reclassification, etc.).
• Engaged in workforce development by identifying candidates for additional development/mentorship opportunities, support succession planning efforts, and ensuring assigned apprentices have appropriate oversight and developmental resources.
• Breaks broad projects down to practical action plans, ensuring adequate shop manning resources, and develops/executes POD for all shop resources (with the input of Foreman) daily to ensure production goals are executed safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for final approval and presentation of all project deliverables via condition reports and approval/management of all material orders, ensuring contractual requirements and period of performance are met.
• Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc. and manages test and inspection plans for assigned areas (overseeing submittal of required documentation, ensure foreman attend inspections as required, etc.).
• Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance.
  

• Provide data/feedback for current budgets via hours management/EACs, including dates, and report scheduling and progress updates to superintendents/project management.
  

• Bachelors/Registered Apprentice (grad) + 2 years relative trades experience (or HS + 6 years trades experience) and 2 years of prior supervisory experience.
• Ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and corresponding technical references years supervisory experience.
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with employees/leadership/customers and prepare/deliver written reports and correspondence.
• Must have knowledge of weight testing in accordance with specified technical manuals for equipment such as cranes, davits, winches, anchors, anchor chains, shafts, and propellers.
• Must be familiar OSHA and NAVSEA standards.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in general mathematics and trigonometry.
• Must have ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and corresponding technical references.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
  

• Exposure to or experience supporting multiple trades is highly preferred
• 4 years overall supervision experience for the trade to be supervised is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of inspection procedures for structural components, booms, jibs, gears, drums, sheaves, blocks, hooks, operating mechanisms, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, hydraulic cylinders, wire rope, and operational aids preferred.
• Crane signaling certification (mobile and overhead) preferred.
• Construction and crane company experience is highly preferred.
• Able to schedule multiple activities.
  

• Must be able to access government facilities and obtain and maintain DBIDS.
• Must be eligible for TWIC.
• Position requires US Citizenship.
  

• Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
  

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
• Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
• Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
• Frequent use of respirator.
• Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
  

• Disassembles various types of equipment and machinery common to maritime vessels and/or general industry including but not limited to pumps, valves, winches, gear boxes.
• Assists in determining repairs and required to bring equipment to rebuilt status.
• Setup and operation of drill presses.
• Applies knowledge of materials including but not limited to bronze, brass, steel (mild and heat-treated), and stainless steels in fabrication and repairs.
• Responsible for the application and care of all standard shop measuring and hand tools.
• Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property.
• Works with other crafts as needed.
• Overhaul, maintenance, testing of pumps, valves, turbines, condensers, shafts, rudders, winches.
• Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections, such as shafting and steam lines.
• Installs below deck auxiliaries, such as evaporators, stills, heaters, pumps, condensers, and boilers and connects them to steam pipe systems.
• Remove, repair, modify or overhaul various types of marine shipboard equipment and system such as valves, pumps, hydraulics, turbines, reduction gears, generators, anchor windlass and steering gears.
• Set up and operate portable machining tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of mechanical equipment may include ANSI pumps, various types of compressors, blowers, fans, gearboxes, extruders, mixers, agitators, and blenders.
  

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least seven (7) years' experience as a Marine Outside Machinist.
  

• Must be able to dissemble, repair, and install various types of equipment and machinery such as pumps, valves, winches, and gear boxes.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Must have own tools.
• Must be able to apply basic machine shop math.
• Must have the ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and observe ships working protocol.
• Must demonstrate layout proficiency.
  

• Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
  

• Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.
• Position requires US Citizenship.
  

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
• Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
• Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
• Frequent use of respirator.
• Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
  

• Routine blueprint reading and technical writing to accomplish work tasks.
• Daily use of tools such as micrometers, height gauges, Vernier calipers, and dividing heads to support tasking.
• Operate machine tools in varying tolerances according to need (from thousands upwards).
• Non routine maintenance and repair the portable machines tools.
• Routine use of hoisting and rigging equipment for heavy pieces such as forklifts and chain falls
• Responsible for system tolerance determination and application.
• Daily tasking will involve work on the following:
  • Rudders and Steering systems to include blue checking and fitting, piano wire alignment method, stock straightness determination, hydraulic and pneumatic controls.
  • Bearings and Bushings to include lubrication types and methods, piano wire fit and alignment method, dial indicator alignment.
  • Engines, Motors, and Generators: diesel engines, gas or steam turbines, generators, motors, reduction gears, clutches, PTO's, mount arrangements, systems flushing, heat exchanger (shell/tube and plate/frame), heat exchanger and systems leak testing.
  • Propulsion Shafting to include: CPP shafting, hydraulic couplings, clearance (water bearings), wear downs (oil bearings), Piano wire alignment method, dial indicator alignment, FRP spark test, bearing contact determination, shaft straightness (run out) determination.
  • Seals to include gaskets, packing, and \"O\"-rings, lips & labyrinth, mechanical, tightness testing.
  • Valve work: leak testing, seat types, packing/gasketing/lubrication, lapping, seat types (materials and types).
  • Propellers to include Keyed, Tapered, Flanged & Key fits- Solid and Built, CPP Systems, Polishing.
  • K. Pumps to include Valving (internal & external), Bearing & Sealing arrangements, Alignment (dial indicator & laser).
  • Deck machinery: gear boxes, bearings/seal arrangements, alignments, drivers (electric, mechanical, or hydraulic), sheaves, cables, turrets, booms
• Instruct lower classes of machinists, manage work/personnel assignments and the requisition of job materials.
• Upholding a safe work environment is key daily tasks require safe handling/use/storage of gasses; safe work practices; PPE; tank safe opening practices; lock-out/tag-out; confined space practices; respirator/harness fit; oil spill response.
  

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least seven (7) years of experience as a Machinist.
• Must have experience with manual lathes and mills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings and other technical trade related documents
• Must have adept mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination required to perform various projects, per drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions.
• Must have clean driving record.
  

• Technical training preferred.
  

• Position requires you to gain and maintain access to government and military installations, often requiring completion of stringent background checks and screenings.
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain appropriate level of security clearance depending on the contract.
• Must be able to provide proper documentation as needed to process access/clearance (e.g. birth certificate, identification card, etc.).
  

• Frequent Travel; 50% or less.
• International travel required on a nonstandard routine.
  

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
• Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
• Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
• Frequent use of respirator.
• Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
  

Position Title: Structural Department Manager

Reports To: Production Manager

Position Summary:

The Structural Department Manager is responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the Structural, Pipe, and Labor Departments in support of ship repair, maintenance, and modernization projects. This role ensures all work is performed safely, efficiently, within budget, and to the highest quality standards in accordance with applicable specifications and regulatory requirements.

The Structural Department Manager is responsible for setting the tone and culture of the department, ensuring full alignment with company expectations and strategic objectives. This role requires proactive leadership, accountability, and a strong commitment to organizational priorities. Department Managers are expected to champion company initiatives and directives from senior leadership, clearly communicating and reinforcing them within their teams as unified, department-level guidance.

The manager oversees a broad scope of production activities, including structural steel fabrication and repairs, hull modifications, deck and bulkhead work, piping system installation and testing, and general labor support services. Responsibilities include coordinating structural welders, fitters, pipefitters, laborers, and support crews to meet production goals and project schedules.

This position requires strong knowledge of shipboard structures, welding and pipefitting techniques, material handling, and staging. The Structural Department Manager works closely with project teams, planning, and other production departments to integrate efforts across trades, resolve technical and logistical challenges, and ensure customer satisfaction. The manager is also responsible for workforce development, resource planning, and ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality management protocols.

Pacific Shipyards Expectations of Employee:

• Support safety as a core value.
• Support “schedule” as the organization’s keystone habit.
• Committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards’ policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
• Foster a department culture of accountability and organization by setting clear expectations to maintain clean, orderly work areas in alignment with 5S standards.
• Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Develop and measure department productivity goals and quality standards daily, weekly, and on a project basis.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance priorities.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Provide clear & consistent communication about project schedules, execution strategies, department budgets, and process improvement initiatives.
• Leads by example and demands a positive and respectful attitude and requiring all Production Department employees to conduct themselves with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
• Develop & meet productivity goals and quality standards to ensure PSI maintains a competitive edge in the Hawaii Ship Repair Industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure Structural Department Staff are constantly working to streamline production processes, reduce rework, improve department reliability, and deliver early on key schedule milestones.
• Provide systems for accountability for the management of department resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to ensure efficient financial performance.
• Maintain open communication with VP Programs, Production Manager, Production Engineering & Planning Manager, and PMO staff to address operational bottlenecks and correct them quickly.
• Ensure that every member of the Structural Department has clear & measurable tasks daily and provide a system for Department Management to provide daily feedback to all employees.
• Establish, enhance and maintain standard processes for the measuring and monitoring of department production rates, and providing standard rate information and feedback to Estimating.
• Ensure that all materials are ordered to support department schedules.
• Grows and develops Structural Department capabilities to increase business opportunities, eliminate dependence on subcontractors, and ensure PSI maintains a competitive advantage in the dynamic ship repair landscape.
• Create systems for collecting and reporting Structural Department Performance metrics across the organization.
• Strive for continuous improvement and encourage feedback from employees to drive improvements based on past projects to enhance performance.
• Embrace new technologies by introducing modern, efficient tools and technologies to improve productivity. Encourage employees to suggest and implement innovative solutions that can enhance efficiency and quality
• Works closely with the Project Manager(s) to ensure timely and cost-efficient completion of projects and/or jobs.
• Generates job assignments and communicates to subordinate employees, makes recommendations to the Production Manager on matters related to hiring, termination, suspension, advancement, promotion, demotion, discipline, and addresses or adjust employee grievances and other supervisory duties as required.
• Determines workforce staffing to maximize efficiency and meet project/department budget goals.
• Leads, trains, and develops Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, Lead men, and production team members.
• Advises PM on the status of all assigned projects, potential obstacles and delays and plans to minimize impact and beat project goals.
• Handle various administrative duties such as report writing, performance reviews, responding to email, interviews candidates, and form completion.
• Estimates time, manpower, and materials required for assigned jobs.
• Complies with requirements of the CBA.
• Assesses team member skills and provide necessary training opportunities as required to enhance or address deficiencies.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the execution of structural, pipefitting, and labor-related work in support of ship repair and maintenance projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Navy technical requirements, and other regulatory and contract specifications.
• Oversee hot work operations, ensuring proper permitting, fire watch assignments, and strict adherence to safety procedures related to welding, burning, and grinding activities aboard vessels and in yard facilities.
• Lead coordination efforts between departments, subcontractors, and project management teams to resolve production and technical issues that may impact critical path work.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and customer-specific safety and environmental requirements, including confined space entry, fall protection, and hazard communication standards.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education/Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Experience with US Navy Ship repair/NAVSEA regulation is preferred.
• Associates degree in Industrial Trades/Applied Science is preferred.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in shipyard heavy industry is required.
• Extensive knowledge of ship repair processes.
• Knowledge of managing Federal Contracts.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills, good attitude, and exceptional work ethic.
• Work requires establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong technical background.
• Ability to write effectively and the ability to accurately communicate with all PSI employees.
• Ability to access, interpret, and apply government and industry standards, law, and corporate policy and procedures to aid in the management of the Mechanical Department.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software
• Ability to effectively operate standard office equipment
• Good attitude; must be a team player.
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing, Class 3 or higher or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
• This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites

Pacific Shipyards International (PSI) is searching for an experienced Project Manager to join our ship repair team in Hawaii.

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

Reports To: Vice President of Programs

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Position Summary

PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

We are seeking a highly qualified Project Manager (PM) to join our Project Management Team. The Project Manager will report to the Vice President of Programs and is responsible for the management and execution of commercial and military ship repair contracts ranging from $1M and up to $100M in value. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with full responsibility for the successful outcome of his/her project.

The PM must be an excellent communicator and leader to establish and maintain working relationships with different stakeholders, including owners, managers, estimators, engineers, subcontractors, supervisors, and production workers. The PM must have experience and knowledge of government contracts, estimating methods, project scheduling, and be comfortable negotiating contract changes with the customer. Additionally, the PM should have experience onboard ships as well as experience with traditional marine engineering and shipboard equipment. The PM will need to read and understand complex work specifications, diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, test procedures, and NAVSEA Standard Items.

The Project Manager must be knowledgeable of Project Management principles such as scheduling and work sequencing, risk management, performance management, and change management. The PM must be effective in scheduling and coordinating multiple resources such as labor, equipment, material, and subcontract support.

The PM must be capable of conducting daily and weekly meetings with all stakeholders ranging from executive management to customers. These meetings may include production meetings, weekly progress meetings, conferences, and formal reviews.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The focal point for customer interaction to manage ship repair contracts
• Supervises project management staff
• Coordinates changes to contract to ensure timely implementation and completion
• Interfaces with vessel’s stakeholders on day-to-day matters

Education/Training/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum requirement of 10 years of ship repair or marine industry experience
• Minimum requirement of 5 years of project management experience
• Knowledge of managing federal contracts
• Knowledge of shipboard tag-out procedures and Navy Work Authorization (WAF) controls
• Previous experience or training in work sequencing and scheduling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project or similar scheduling software

Qualification/Requirements:

• Must show proof of legal right to work in the United States and US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to Navy base.
• All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and background check.
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License, class 3 or higher

Our Values

Legacy: Family-owned throughout its history, PSI strives to fulfill the goals that motivated our founder in 1944: we dedicate ourselves wholly to caring for our customers so that they can continue to serve our community.

Commitment: PSI approaches every project with teamwork, determination, and focus. Commitment makes it possible for the most challenging of projects to be completed safely and on-time to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations.

Integrity: Transparency, humility, and accountability are critical to every facet of our business. Leading with integrity allows PSI to continue to operate as the highest-performing commercial shipyard in the state.

Loyalty: At PSI, every employee relies on teammates without question and supports each other without pretense. Built on the foundations of trust, loyalty to one another is paramount.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

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