WAF Authorization Coordinator

About the role

Manages, coordinates, oversees, and enforces the Work Authorization Form (WAF) process for all industrial entities onboard Navy Vessels during ship repair availabilities. Ensures compliance with rules and regulations established by the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and provides a liaison between Ship’s Force and Repair Activities for WAF processing and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Verify that all Work Authorization Forms are generated correctly and complete upon receipt and submittal.
• Assist in resolving tag-out conflicts and ensure trades and subcontractors work within WAF boundaries.
• Coordinate and conduct WAF training with Ship’s Force personnel, trades, and subcontractors.
• Maintain detailed records of opened WAFs and track production work for completion and closing.
• De-conflict and coordinate joint efforts between repair activities working on multiple or conflicting jobs in close proximity.
• Ensure ship system tag-out isolations are correct to safeguard personnel and equipment.
• Provide guidance to Ship’s Force for developing system tag-outs as required.
• Define the scope of work for each job based on technical specifications, drawings, and other documentation for LCS repair projects and PMAV work.
• Identify isolation points to de-energize systems and components, generate tags in eSOMS and E-Tag systems, and confirm isolation and safety measures with Ship’s Force.
• Submit daily WAF status reports for all assigned projects, evaluate workload requirements, and make judgment calls based on JFMM, TUM, NAVSEA Standard Items, and BAE policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 3 years of work experience or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with JFMM, TUM, NAVSEA requirements, and Standard Items.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft-based programs (Excel, Word, Visio, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, navigate Electronic-Tag databases, and familiarity with the Electronic-Tag program.
• Knowledge of shipboard systems and components.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in ship repair or previous Navy shipboard experience.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work through high-demand workflow environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $55,304 – $88,487 (individual salaries determined by business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match; disability coverage; life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program; legal plan; discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program (monetary and non-monetary awards).
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.