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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Work to ensure that everyone inside the Yard, as well as subcontractors, are safe and are performing their work in accordance with HPSI CORE principles.
• Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are communicated, understood, followed and met.

Safety & Compliance

• Work to ensure that everyone inside the shipyard is safe and performing their work in accordance with HPSI’s core principles.

• Ensure all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules, and regulations are strictly followed and enforced.
• Actively identify, communicate, and mitigate safety risks across all construction areas in coordination with HSE.
• Maintain working knowledge of vessel hazards, including confined spaces, tanks, scaffolding, hot work, testing & commissioning activities, and other high-risk operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture across production teams, subcontractors, and supporting departments.

Construction Execution & Coordination

• Oversee construction activities across all vessel-build phases including:
• Hull erection and structural outfitting
• Machinery installation
• Electrical and systems integration
• Coatings, insulation, and joinery
• Testing, commissioning, and final outfitting
• Coordinate daily execution with Foremen, Supervisors, Planners, and Coordinators to ensure work is sequenced efficiently and executed per plan.
• Act as the primary on-site problem solver for construction-related issues, resolving conflicts and constraints in real time.
• Support and adapt to ad-hoc priorities driven by production realities, material availability, design changes, or schedule impacts.

Schedule, Progress & Reporting

• Support project schedules by ensuring construction activities align with milestones established by Project Management and Planning.
• Provide accurate, timely feedback on construction progress, constraints, and forecasted risks.
• Participate in Plan of the Day (POD) meetings and other coordination forums.
• Identify deviations from planned execution and escalate risks impacting safety, quality, cost, or schedule.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Production
• Planning
• Engineering
• Project Management
• QA/QC
• HSE
• Procurement and Material Control
• Turnkey subcontractors
• Serve as a bridge between office-based planning and field execution, ensuring intent translates into reality.
• Support coordination with subcontractors and vendors to maintain construction flow and quality standards.

Quality & Completion Support

• Ensure construction work meets quality standards, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Participate in inspections, walkthroughs, and deficiency resolution in coordination with QA/QC and Completion teams.
• Support area turnover, close-out activities, and readiness for testing and commissioning.
• Assist in resolving punch list items and construction-related deficiencies impacting vessel completion.

Management & Leadership

• Provide clear direction and expectations to construction teams and subcontractors.
• Maintain effective communication across multiple organizational levels.
• Support workforce productivity, morale, and accountability.
• Lead by example in professionalism, adaptability, and problem-solving.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams, both verbally and written.
• Decision-making and problem-solving in dynamic environments.
• Adaptability and organizational awareness.
• Conflict resolution and stakeholder management.
• Integrity and professionalism.
• Stress management in fast-paced, high-risk settings.
• Team-oriented mindset with a hands-on leadership approach.
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in shipbuilding or ship repair production, heavy industrial or marine construction environments, and/or field-based construction or production management preferred.
• Strong understanding of shipyard operations, construction sequencing, and production workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines and managing shifting priorities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily field-based within a heavy industrial shipyard environment. Exposure may include noise, heat, cold, dust, fumes, vibration, and outdoor weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, including walking long distances, climbing, working at heights, and standing for extended periods. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Work hours may vary based on production schedules and operational needs.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve based on project needs and business requirements. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of employees during employment shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum