(Special Projects) Team Lead- 29289
$68,195–$85,000 year
On-siteNewport News, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide leadership and technical direction for a multidisciplinary team executing complex shipboard modernization, repair, installation, and maintenance projects. Plan, prioritize, schedule, and oversee daily work activities across multiple jobs and technical trades to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time completion. Coordinate personnel, materials, subcontractors, and production requirements while maintaining compliance with technical specifications, quality assurance requirements, and all safety regulations. Serve as the primary point of contact between Production Management, Planning, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Ship's Force, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and communicate project status. Perform and oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, testing, and modification of shipboard equipment, integrated systems, and associated components. Analyze equipment performance, diagnose complex technical problems, develop effective solutions, and ensure deficiencies are resolved with minimal impact to production schedules. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and on-the-job training to mechanics, electricians, and junior personnel while promoting continuous improvement, workforce development, and accountability. Ensure accurate documentation, effective work package execution, material readiness, and successful completion of project milestones in support of Special Projects and overall ship modernization objectives.
Required Qualifications
- High School education, or Trade School or equivalent
- 6 years of related experience
- at least 2 years of team/deck lead experience
- Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty
- Must understand the Tag out Procedure
- Must exhibit leadership experience
- Must exhibit past work experience managing teams performing trades
- Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes
- Must be able to work on and climb ladders
- Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments
- Must be able to work aboard ships
- Must be able to work in shipyards
- Must be able to work under industrial conditions
- Must be able to work in confined spaces
- Must be able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions
- Must be able to work working aloft or over the sides of vessels
- Must be able to ride ships at sea for extended periods
- Must be able to wear a respirator
- Ability to Obtain Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Prefer technical/professional certifications in the electrical and or mechanical fields
- Exhibit leadership skills
- Exhibit communication skills
- Exhibit ethical decision-making
- Experience with QMS / quality documentation
- Computer based knowledge
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