Ship Engineer jobs in Portsmouth, NH

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Ship Maintenance Site Lead to support execution of the Naval Sustainment System - Shipyard (NSS-SY) Initiative at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY-IMF), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS-IMF). The objective of the NSS-SY initiative is to improve overall public shipyard performance by increasing throughput, reducing ship maintenance costs, and shortened durations for ship maintenance availabilities to increase operational availability and deliver readiness to Fleet Commanders.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Execute site lead responsibilities in support of project goals and objectives.
• Executing team member responsible for operational transformation of shipyard functions, particularly inside shop transformation and component repair in support of project goals.
• Identifying bottlenecks and implementing measures to address issues slowing production. Highly focused on execution and driving rapid, physical change.
• Ideally has experience with program management, lean, and data analysis.
• Applies process improvement and reengineering methodologies and principles to conduct process modernization projects.
• Developing modern business methods, identifying best practices, and creating and assessing performance measurements.
• Setting-up tracking and scheduling tools to provide visibility and accountability to job burndown.
• Support improvement to waterfront and inside shop production by assessing major performance drivers, and potential solutions for delay, work stoppage, and rework at the deck plate worker level and develop a set of initiatives to address.
• Support improvements to planning, schedule development and execution, resource management and maintenance.
• Support improvements to material management organization, process, and performance.
• Support efforts to reduce delays or increase reliability through improvements to engineering organization and processes.
• Assess and improve execution of existing project management structure, execution priority management, and processes to reduce delays.
• Prepare routine correspondence, reports, and briefings; and prepare/deliver actionable information in presentations appropriate for senior-level managers.
• Follow project management discipline and methodology to achieve sustainable results.

Skills/Qualifications: Candidate should possess:

• Role requires 10 years of experience either shipyard experience in the inside shop or in a large-scale industrial component repair setting. Understand best in class practices to implement with the Navy.
• Ability to lead diverse team of Subject Matter Expert's in the field of ship maintenance and repair.
• Exercises substantial autonomy in the day-to-day planning and management of work requirements. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Works collaboratively and exercises solid judgement in decision-making.
• Excellent program management, organizational and planning skills. Effective communication and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated capabilities in researching, collecting, and synthesizing large and complex datasets or databases and possess strong quantitative ability and a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Takes initiative and exercises personal accountability for achieving high quality outcomes. Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments; and adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Supportive of and collaborates effectively with co-workers to provide high quality outcomes in support of client requirements.
• High standards for professional conduct in dealing with co-workers and clients.

Education and Experience:

• Master's or bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related business discipline or an equivalent job-related experience required.
• 10 years of experience in ship maintenance and repair and supporting management and production systems.

Military Installation Access: This position resides on a military installation or within a government facility. Candidate must be able to qualify for and maintain a Common Access Card.

Clearance: This position requires an active SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to use stairs without assistance
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer