Location: Morgan City, LA

As an integral member of the Swift team, you will be tasked as Shipping Specialist (export).

Some of the key responsibilities for this position are, but not limited to the following:

• Create shipping (export) documentation per shipping rules and regulations. (Air and sea freight)
• Material Segregation by subcategory.
• Physical Inspection of material for FMS and DCS Freight/Logistics, national and International.
• Track shipments with shipping carriers.
• Shipping documents tracking and maintaining records on share Point.
• Review/Follow industry trends from a roll-out perspective
• Communicating effectively, Management, Warehouse and Accounting, as needed 

People Leadership:

1. Partner closely with all levels of Leadership and Staff to support the business and ensure adherence to the industry-standard and best practices.
2. Be a self-starter, based on directions given by Supervisor and work as part of the team of PHS&T (Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transport) Material Handlers to meet contract requirements.
3. Understand and adhere to schedule constraints based on contractual requirements.
4. Understand and comprehend priority levels of contracts as pertains to PHS&T load outs and shipments.

Qualifications and/or Special Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma
• 2 years Minimum experience in shipping, export and import
• Understanding large-scale organization systems
• Knowing export shipping, costumes clearance, Domestic and International shipping processes
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Meeting physical requirements, such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods
• Knowing Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel Dashboards

Physical Demands:

Heavy Work

Heavy Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

PRESENCE AND/OR FREQUENCY OF OTHER PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• REACHING Forward flexion and/or abduction of the hand(s) and arm(s); generally, within a 0◦ – 90◦ range of motion from the shoulder; or extension within a 0◦ – 50 ◦ range of motion from the shoulder
• REACHING ABOVE THE SHOULDER Forward flexion and/or abduction of the hand(s) and arm(s); generally at greater than 90◦ from the shoulder
• TWISTING Turning, twisting, contorting, or flexing the torso in any direction towards the right or left
• REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS OF ELBOWS (HANDLING) Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands using the whole arm
• REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS OF WRISTS (FINGERING) Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers and wrists rather than the whole arm as in handling
• SQUATTING (CROUCHING) Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• KNEELING Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
• CLIMBING Ascending or descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are evaluated by your first line supervisor and feedback will be provided during your quarterly evaluation or as needed. All performance is not judged on KPIs. Being a member of the team, assisting your peers, and providing timely responses on tasks are also considered. However, KPI evaluations give the management team a fast snapshots on overall performance. It is taken into consideration when employees are due for raises or even promotions to more advanced positions.

Location: Morgan City, LA

Swiftships has been a military and commercial vessel manufacturer since 1969. Swiftships’ delivery to all branches of the U.S. military, commercial/private companies, and 52 foreign countries has established Swiftships’ recognition as a leader in the shipbuilding industry today. U.S. Navy approved and ISO certified, Swiftships’ American quality build and innovative designs are the envy of the industry; its unique capabilities are designed to meet the real-world requirements and applications not only to the United States, but countless governments across the globe. www.swiftships.com

In this role, you will lead large projects of significant scope and impact. Your ability to work independently with limited direction, communicate effectively with team members in disparate geographic locations, and provide leadership and direction will be keys to your success. You will manage multiple projects and priorities and participate with operation teams, foremen, and management teams. As a single point of contact between operations and management teams, you will negotiate, resolve problems, and develop relationships at all levels of the organization as well as with outside vendors and contractors.

 The Project Manager shall execute the following responsibilities at a minimum:

• Manage tasks and personnel to create an effective technical team to resolve ship repair design/engineering and production issues
• Assist the Program Manager in the selection of other project team members or critical subcontractors and suppliers
• Develop program dashboards using EV principles, and further make recommendations to make the program effective through best practice implementations aligned with the ship building and repair industry
• Interface with senior US Army civilian and military personnel
• Clearly document and present findings to include creation of diagrams and procedure documentation
• Communicate effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• Identify, analyze and define project/program requirements and scope
• Tracking budget, staff, and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the program group/function 
• Assist the Program Manager in the selection of other project team members by interviewing, selecting, and training to increase the pool of professionals required to provide superior work to the customer 
• Develop and manage project plans and risk register for shipbuilding and repair tasks 
• Meet with and receive feedback from project stakeholders on an ongoing basis 
• Identifying and resolving issues and conflicts within the project team 
• Assist the Program Manager in defining project goals and objectives that support company-wide business goals, while focusing on the customer’s needs and requirements 
• Work closely with engineering and production in the design-to-cost process to develop and maintain rigorous cost estimates 
• Provide frequent on-site monitoring and enforcement of schedules and vendor quality 
• Oversee subcontractors and suppliers as assigned by the Program Manager 

Basic Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills across organizational structures and multiple management levels
• Possess a mid-level understanding of core concepts of ship repair
• Ability to escalate problems to the right individuals for any technical or managerial support needed for resolution
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, ambitious environment while prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities
• Ability to successfully facilitate collaboration across multiple functions, departments and levels and serve as a role model for teamwork
• B.S. degree in a technical field or 20 years experience on the job

Other Requirements:

• Long distance travel may be required from time to time
• Mentor and train junior program staff as required during program roll-out
• Desire for continuing training for proficiency in tools such as: MS Office, MS Dynamics AX, MS Project and other pertinent tools as required
• Flexibility in working weekends and long-hours daily

Location: Morgan City, LA

Swiftships has been a military and commercial vessel manufacturer since 1969. Swiftships’ delivery to all branches of the U.S. military, commercial/private companies, and 52 foreign countries has established Swiftships’ recognition as a leader in the shipbuilding industry today. U.S. Navy approved and ISO certified, Swiftships’ American quality build and innovative designs are the envy of the industry; its unique capabilities are designed to meet the real-world requirements and applications not only to the United States, but countless governments across the globe. www.swiftships.com

SUMMARY

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) is responsible for leading teams under the direction of the Program Manager to deliver project(s) that span across one or more departmental units, including Engineering, Procurement or Purchasing, Quality Assurance (QA), Logistics, and Production to name a few. This also includes management of issues, risks and program change requests to ensure successful and on-time program delivery. Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving program delivery.

The Deputy PM has the authority to run the program on a day-to-day basis with full control over all resources to successfully provide the products required of the program to the customer. Verify that the program produces the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following Key Performance Indicators:

1. Provide leadership to create an effective technical team to resolve shipbuilding engineering and production issues
2. Provide leadership for team building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and program milestones
3. Demonstrate of program scheduling concepts, including building tasks with predecessor and successor relationships from start to finish, creating milestones and a critical path
4. Provide continuous improvement of operations including on time and budget milestone delivery
5. Meet with and receive feedback from program stakeholders internally and from subcontractors and vendors on an ongoing basis
6. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the program team
7. Prepare reports as required on periodic customer meetings
8. Deliver all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) specified in the contract on time
9. Provide daily interface with the customer, both civilian and military personnel along with Government Contractor Support personnel
10. Clearly document and provide MS PowerPoint presentations on program status
11. Communicate effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences
12. Maintain or provide input to maintain program plans including: budget, staffing/man-power resource plan, an integrated master schedule, and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals of the program
13. Document using SharePoint and MS Dynamics AX in the performance of day-to-day activities
14. Manage changes in program scope, identifying issues and develop of risk mitigation and contingency plans
15. Interface with technical regulatory bodies, e.g. ABS, USCG, etc. as needed to ensure compliance with program requirements 
16. Monitor daily activities of production and associated subcontractor or vendor performance 
17. Interview and be involved in selection, training and managing program team staff (as required)
18. Oversee subcontractors and vendors assigned to shipyard departments in the performance of the program

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS degree from an accredited university in an engineering field
• A Master’s Degree in an engineering or scientific field is preferable but not required
• Working on US Government Contracts- Must
• Working on contracts with the United States Navy- Must
• Strong oral and written communication skills across organizational structures and multiple management levels
• A proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Possess a mid-level understanding of core concepts of design engineering and shipbuilding
• Ability to escalate problems to the right individuals for any technical or managerial support needed for resolution
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, ambitious environment while prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities
• Ability to successfully facilitate collaboration across multiple functions, departments and levels and serve as a role model for teamwork

Other Requirements:

• Be prepared to go on long distance travel from time to time
• Be responsible for mentoring and training junior program staff as time permits during program execution
• Show flexibility in working weekends and long-hours daily

Location: Morgan City, LA

As an integral member of the Swift team, you will be tasked as Deputy Warehouse Manager responsible for overseeing the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a range of goods. As a vital part of the supply chain process, The Deputy Warehouse Manager manages people, processes and systems, in order to ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately and productivity targets are met. The Deputy Warehouse Manager is also responsible for workplace health and safety standards and for the security of the building and stock.  The Deputy Warehouse Manager will be tasked with supporting the all current and future programs including Production material, Maintenance material, Facilities, Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and materials for Continuing Lifecycle Support (CLS). Shipping and receiving of materials fulfilling orders, packaging items for shipment and arranging delivery pickups. This involves the loading of materials and products as well as verifying the quantity of items received against purchase orders. You will be required to update the Swiftships ERP Dynamic AX system and track all material entering and leaving the warehouse. You will monitor inventory levels and notify Warehouse Manager of and deficiencies or inaccuracies.

Essential Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the receiving process in AX system and how AX operates
• Organize all activities & assign jobs accordingly for staff
• Perform cycle counts
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects
• Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock
• Performs other related duties as required
• Transact inventory movements using inventory control System
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized
• Unload items to be stocked in warehouses and or storage yards
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position
• Generate monthly P.O. status and complete inventory report of material issued and available in stock
• Follow up & control daily absence and over time of all personnel assigned in the warehouse
• Follow up & control daily absence and over time of all personnel assigned in the warehouse
• Ensure that workplace’s health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock
• Maintain housekeeping of warehouse and surrounding area
• Issue Inventory report, IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, goods age report, consumption report
• Follow up ERP program against with actual activities
• Provide and promote constant motivation among staff to strive for efficient and effective warehouse operations
• Assist the warehouse Manager to manage all warehouse operations with safety and efficiency as priorities

Qualifications and/or Special Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma.
• 5 years Minimum experience Warehouse and Inventory Management systems
• Understanding large-scale organization systems
• Knowing inventory control systems
• Forklift experience highly desirable, or must become forklift certified within 30 days of employment
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Meeting physical requirements, such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods
• Knowing Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel Dashboards

Physical Demands

Heavy Work Heavy Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

PRESENCE AND/OR FREQUENCY OF OTHER PHYSICAL DEMANDS

REACHING Forward flexion and/or abduction of the hand(s) and arm(s); generally, within a 0◦ – 90◦ range of motion from the     shoulder; or extension within a 0◦ – 50 ◦ range of motion from the shoulder.

REACHING ABOVE THE SHOULDER Forward flexion and/or abduction of the hand(s) and arm(s); generally at greater than 90◦ from the shoulder.

TWISTING Turning, twisting, contorting, or flexing the torso in any direction towards the right or left.

REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS OF ELBOWS (HANDLING) Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands using the whole arm.

REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS OF WRISTS (FINGERING) Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers and wrists rather than the whole arm as in handling.

SQUATTING (CROUCHING) Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

KNEELING Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.

CLIMBING Ascending or descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

Location: Morgan City, LA

Swiftships is seeking for a Piping/CAD Designer for the creation of structural and system designs, and engineering drawings for our vessels. You will be an integral member of the Swift team, working with engineering department in development of vessels’ systems drawings and designs, and assuring all is accordingly to client’s specifications.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

• Capable of reading and comprehending boat construction drawings, and identify construction components and elements
• Drafting using AutoCAD
• Assists primarily with design and layout of piping systems
• Provides drawing reviews to ensure tolerances and specifications are accurately captured
• Reviews drawings and client’s comments to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Review client specifications and appropriate standards/rules/regulations to ensure all requirements are incorporated into the design of piping systems
• High level of organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness
• Other duties as requested

Technical competencies, skills and experience:

• Associates degree in drafting design or equivalent experience required. In addition, five to seven years drafting experience are preferred
• Drafting and design skills with marine vessels and all associated systems
• Proficient computer skills, including AutoCAD, Windows, and Office products. Ship Constructor skills are preferred
• Mechanical and technical skills and knowledge

Additional requirements:

• High attention to details
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Team working skills
• Able to work with limited supervision staying within the scheduled timeline
• Ability and willingness to learn.

People Leadership:

1. Partner closely with all levels of Leadership and Staff to support and grow the business and ensure adherence to the industry-standard and best practices
2. Create, communicate, and execute strategic initiatives across a complex and expanding organization.

In performing the responsibilities outlined above, this position will be responsible for completion of vessel systems drawings and designs as well as field walk-throughs and ensuring all as-built changes are captured.

How to apply:

Email your application/resume and cover letter to [email protected] or send via USPS to P.O. Box 2869, Morgan City, LA 70381. You may also apply in person at 1105 Levee Road, Morgan City, LA 70380.

Click here to download the Swiftships Employment Application

Location: Morgan City, LA

We are seeking a Project Engineer, who will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining the status of the Engineering Department design efforts and third party technical contributors with the Project Management, Production, Purchasing and other Swiftships’ departments, as necessary. 

The Project Engineer is integral to the success of projects and must be able to understand and convey projects’ engineering scopes of work and schedules.  The Project Engineer, in support of the project schedule, develops, in coordination with design and engineering management, task-based schedule of deliverables, including deliverables from technical partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guides engineering department efforts by conveying project technical needs and timelines and tracks and reports the status of the project deliverables
• Works with engineering and design teams to prioritize services
• Works with a project management and production departments to understand their needs and timelines
• Coordinates with regulatory bodies to ensure technical documentation requirements are targeted and submitted accordingly to requirements
• Interacts with a project management to give status updates as necessary
• Assures that releases and changes are done in accordance to internal and external compliance requirements
• Enter and edit job information along with detailed notes within internal systems
• Resolve Engineering questions with other departments
• Compiles and maintains control of records and related files to release drawings and engineering documents to manufacturing and other departments:
• Support the accuracy of the computerized Bills of Material
• Resolves discrepancies and compiles required changes to documents
• Posts changes to computerized or manual control records, releases documents, and notifies affected departments
• Assures that contractual delivery requirements for engineering documents are met
• Manages the process for engineering documentation retention in a historical retrievable, secured manner
• Assists in the development and maintenance of procedures
• Attends meetings as engineering representative, where needed
• May prepare requests for reproduction of documents
• Prepares status reports and memorandums as required
• Receives, logs, controls, and tracks the delivered services of the engineering team
• Perform special assignments as required

Location: Morgan City, LA

Swiftships LLC is seeking an energetic Purchasing Buyer to join our team. We seek a problem solver who is comfortable quickly analyzing circumstances and recommending solutions and improvements. A superior proficiency creating new analysis with Excel and other analytical tools is mandatory for success in this role.

Our Purchasing Buyer is responsible for procuring materials, supplies, and services for the company while meeting established quality, cost, and delivery requirements. The buyer position manages the operational flow of items including material acquisition, inventory reconciliation, in addition to reaching out frequently to suppliers, the person in this role must be knowledgeable with Purchasing Systems, Marine parts suppliers in the region. Comfortable working with co-workers across functional areas at all levels of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for procuring supplies and equipment through a variety of informal open market procedures, mandatory sources of supply
• Submit purchase orders for materials, establish priorities to meet project orders, and resolve shipping or billing issues
• Proactively identify product availability issues and provide supply status and shipment tracking to internal partners
• Maintain accurate system planning parameters per established processes, including recommending process improvements to improve efficiencies
• Utilize system reports as well as experience and judgment to order materials.
• Provide leadership in the preparation for and/or participation in supplier negotiations
• Execute supplier performance initiatives to improve vendor accountability
• Resolve customer service or product quality issues and complaints by identifying root cause and ensuring appropriate actions are taken with suppliers as needed including charge backs from customers and expedited freight charges
• Work with accounts payable to investigate, problem solve, and resolve vendor billing discrepancies

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, operations, logistics, materials management, or related field required
• Minimum of 3 years directly related experience in purchasing, production planning/scheduling, or inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Superior problem solving skills
• High level of expertise with Excel
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, and ensure timely completion of responsibilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Effective negotiation skills

The main work location for this position will be in Morgan City, LA.

As an integral member of the Swift team, you will be tasked as an Inspector for the Quality Assurance Department. In performing the responsibilities outlined below, this position will be responsible for inspections of electrical as well as electronics on the vessels, as well as general construction and repair work of all vessels.

Some of the key position highlights, but not limited to, are as follows:

• Assist in maintaining quality management systems. -KPI
• Support QA Manager as well as QA Specialist in assuring that all risk factors have been assessed. -KPI
• Ensure that all Quality standards are being followed. -KPI
• Establish effective quality control plans as per contractors to ensure clients expectations are met or exceeded. -KPI
• Monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards.
• Recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process.
• Inspect, test, or measure materials or products being produced. -KPI
• Plan and coordinate quality assurance inspections with customers and 3rd party inspectors as required. -KPI
• Supervise work of service providers that fall under any Quality Assurance functions. -KPI
• Observe and document any testing required by contractual agreement between Swift and any customer or other inspection agency. -KPI
• Review and approve documentation reports, contractor audits and any other official paperwork deemed as final records. -KPI
• Perform in-house and vendor audits for conformance to customer requirements and Quality and Industry standards.
  Develop Testing Procedures and reports as needed.

People Leadership:

1. Partner closely with various levels of management, vendors and staff to support and grow the business and ensure adherence to the industry-standard and best practices
2. Create, communicate, and execute strategic initiatives across a complex and expanding organization.

Qualifications and/or Special Requirements:

• Education: Associates Degree in Engineering of any discipline of 5 or more years experience in the Quality Assurance Field.
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001 and its principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well versed with Welding Procedures, NDE Procedures and other test procedures and plans.
• Understanding of Electrical procedures, mechanical/piping/structural etc., drawings and standards.

The main work location for this position will be in Morgan City, LA.

As an integral member of the Swift team, you will be tasked as an Inspector for the Quality Assurance Department. In performing the responsibilities outlined below, this position will be responsible for inspections of all systems on vessels such as welding/fitting and piping, as well as general construction and repair work of all vessels.

Some of the key position highlights, but not limited to, are as follows:

• Assist in maintaining quality management systems. -KPI
• Support QA Manager as well as QA Specialist in assuring that all risk factors have been assessed. -KPI
• Help write and edit Welding Procedures for the QA Dept needed for contract requirements.
• Ensure that all Quality standards are being followed. -KPI
• Establish effective quality control plans as per contractors to ensure clients expectations are met or exceeded. -KPI
• Monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards. Recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process. Inspect, test, or measure materials or products being produced. -KPI
• Plan and coordinate quality assurance inspections with customers and 3rd party inspectors as required. -KPI 
• Supervise work of service providers that fall under any Quality Assurance functions. -KPI
• Observe and document any testing required by contractual agreement between Swift and any customer or other inspection agency. -KPI
• Review and approve documentation reports, contractor audits and any other official paperwork deemed as final records. -KPI
• Perform in-house and vendor audits for conformance to customer requirements and Quality and Industry standards.

People Leadership:

1. Partner closely with various levels of management, vendors and staff to support and grow the business and ensure adherence to the industry-standard and best practices
2. Create, communicate, and execute strategic initiatives across a complex and expanding organization.

Qualifications and/or Special Requirements:

• Education: Associates Degree in Engineering of any discipline of 5 or more years experience in the Quality Assurance or associated Fields.
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001 and its principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well versed with Welding Procedures, NDE Procedures and other test procedures and plans.
• Understanding of Electrical procedures, mechanical/piping/structural etc., drawings and standards.

Location: Morgan City, LA

We are hiring a Program Manager for our ship building company in Morgan City, LA.

Swiftships has been a military and commercial vessel manufacturer since 1969. Swiftships’ delivery to all branches of the U.S. military, commercial/private companies, and 52 foreign countries has established Swiftships’ recognition as a leader in the shipbuilding industry today. U.S. Navy approved and ISO certified, Swiftships’ American quality build and innovative designs are the envy of the industry; its unique capabilities are designed to meet the real-world requirements and applications not only to the United States, but countless governments across the globe.

Location: Morgan City, LA

Permanent Position with Benefits

The Senior Program Manager (PM) is responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more departmental units, including Engineering, Procurement or Purchasing, Quality Assurance (QA), Logistics, and Production to name a few. This also includes management of issues, risks and program change requests to ensure successful and on-time program delivery. Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving program delivery.

The Senior PM has the authority to run the program on a day-to-day basis with full control over all resources to successfully provide the products required of the program to the customer. Verify that the program produces the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

1. Provide leadership to create an effective technical team to resolve shipbuilding engineering and production issues
2. Provide leadership for team building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and program milestones
3. Demonstrate a proficiency in using MS Project including building tasks with predecessor and successor relationships from start to finish, creating milestones and a critical path 
4. Provide continuous improvement of operations including on time and budget milestone delivery
5. Meet with and receive feedback from program stakeholders internally and from subcontractors and vendors on an ongoing basis
6. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the program team
7. Prepare reports as required on periodic customer meetings
8. Deliver all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) specified in the contract on time
9. Provide daily interface with the customer, both civilian and military personnel along with Government Contractor Support personnel
10. Clearly document and provide MS PowerPoint presentations on program status
11. Communicate effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences
12. Maintain program plans including: budget, staffing/man-power resource plan, an integrated master schedule, and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals of the program
13. Document using SharePoint and MS Dynamics AX in the performance of day-to-day activities
14. Manage changes in program scope, identifying issues and develop of risk mitigation and contingency plans
15. Interface with technical regulatory bodies, e.g. ABS, USCG, etc. as needed to ensure compliance with program requirements 
16. Monitor daily activities of production and associated subcontractor or vendor performance 
17. Interview and be involved in selection, training and managing program team staff (as required)
18. Oversee subcontractors and vendors assigned to shipyard departments in the performance of the program

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS degree from an accredited university in an engineering field
• A Master’s Degree in an engineering or scientific field is preferable but not required.
• Working on US Government Contracts- Must
• Working on contracts with the United States Navy- Must
• Strong oral and written communication skills across organizational structures and multiple management levels.
• A proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Possess a mid-level understanding of core concepts of design engineering and shipbuilding.
• Ability to escalate problems to the right individuals for any technical or managerial support needed for resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, ambitious environment while prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to successfully facilitate collaboration across multiple functions, departments and levels and serve as a role model for teamwork.

Other Requirements:

• Be prepared to go on long distance travel from time to time.
• Be responsible for mentoring and training junior program staff as time permits during program execution.
• Show flexibility in working weekends and long-hours daily.

Location: Morgan City, LA

Swiftships has been a military and commercial vessel manufacturer since 1969. Swiftships’ delivery to all branches of the U.S. military, commercial/private companies, and 52 foreign countries has established Swiftships’ recognition as a leader in the shipbuilding industry today. U.S. Navy approved and ISO certified, Swiftships’ American quality build and innovative designs are the envy of the industry; its unique capabilities are designed to meet the real-world requirements and applications not only to the United States, but countless governments across the globe.

In this role, you will lead the Product Support and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) efforts included in large projects of significant scope. Your ability to work independently with limited direction, communicate effectively with team members in disparate geographic locations, and to provide leadership and direction will be keys to your success. You will participate with operation teams, foremen, and management teams. As a single point of contact between operations and management teams, you will negotiate, resolve problems, and develop relationships at all levels of the organization as well as with outside vendors and contractors.

The Product Support Manager’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI) may include but not be limited to:

• Managing tasks and personnel to create an effective technical team to resolve all elements of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) as recognized by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 
• Planning and executing all ILS elements during system design, production and deployment of the vessel
• Serving as the sole focal point for all matters regarding ILS towards the customer as well as within the internal program functions and to subcontractors providing ILS support functions
• Managing all aspects of any subcontractor providing ILS element or Product Support functions 
• Working closely with the Engineering and Procurement Departments in the identification and sourcing of supportable equipment for installation on the vessel
• Working closely with the Engineering and Project Management Departments in the identification of all technical documentation required for the operation and maintenance of equipment identified or at a minimum, all Technical Data Package (TDP) documents required by the contract.
• Working with and managing ILS teams (both internal and subcontractors) in producing, submitting and adjudicating comments against common USN product support related CDRLs, including but not limited to Logistics Configuration Baseline (LCB), RCM Corrective Maintenance Development Report, Planned Maintenance System (PMS) Maintenance Requirement Card (MRC), Planned Maintenance System (PMS) Maintenance Index Page (MIP), Interactive Computer Aided Provisioning System (ICAPS), Calibration and Measurement Requirements Summary (CMRS), Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS), Outfitting, Provisioning Parts List, Engineering Data for Provisioning, Craft Level Provisioning Parts List (CLPPL), Support and Test Equipment List (STEL), IUID Candidate Listing, Allowance Material Status Report & Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Maintenance  Requirement Index (MRI).
• Working closely with the Procurement Department to ensure all technical documentation required from vendors to support the equipment procured is identified on the respective Purchase Orders (PO)
• Working directly with vendors to ensure sufficient and accurate data is acquired to support the equipment and data package compilation. 
• Managing the program contract support concept and develop and execute the ILS plan and milestones delineated
• Supporting program needs with IUID entry, submittal and Military system access. 
• Providing direct interface with National Stock System (NSN) where it can be used to support data package compilation and accuracy. 
• Interfacing with senior Department of Defense (DOD) civilian and military personnel
• Clearly documenting and presenting findings to include creation of diagrams and procedure documentation
• Communicating effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• Identifying, analyzing and defining program requirements and scope
• Defining, acquiring, and allocating staff and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of the program
• Participating in the identification of all Product Support or ILS tasks and working with the Master Scheduler for inclusion in the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) 
• Identifying and managing the Product Support and ILS product deliverable critical path
• Directly participating in the development of project plans, including testing, and warranty support
• Providing leadership with other technical teams in the expansion and continuous improvement of operations and on-time and on budget milestone delivery 
• Identifying and resolving issues and conflicts within the Product Support and ILS team 
• Conducting technical research for outdated or hard-to-obtain materials utilizing Internet and technical publications, as required, to identify and source required material 
• Proactively managing changes in project scope through identifying issues and devise contingency plans
• Developing periodic, e.g. daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly internal and external reviews and reports as required by the contract and as directed by the Program Manager

Basic Qualifications: 

• Strong oral and written communication skills and a proven ability to influence others internally and externally
• Hands-on experience in working Acquisition program areas with the US Navy 
• Possess a mid-level understanding of core concepts of shipbuilding and ship repair (all-phases)
• Ability to escalate problems for any technical support needed for resolution of problems
• Proficient in managing all aspects of supply support, maintenance, technical documentation and training tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, ambitious environment while prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities
• Ability to successfully facilitate collaboration across multiple functions, departments and levels and serve as a role model for teamwork
• Proficiency with MS Office and other project management tools

Other Requirements:

• Previous USN or Civil Service experience preferred
• Periodic long distance and local travel 
• Training required to be proficient every year in tools such as: ERP, Office suite and other pertinent tools required in the performance of the position
• Flexible in working weekends, and long-hours beyond the normal eight (8) hours per day
• Bachelor’s degree, Professional Logistics Certification, i.e., Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), certified in Lifecycle (Acquisition) Logistics Level 3, have equivalent logistics training, or possess an additional fifteen (15) years working in direct support of defense logistics
• 8-10 years of experience in defense lifecycle (acquisition) logistics support (or 15 years if not DAWIA Level 3 certified) of electronic systems, including logistics management, principles, practices, and processes

We are hiring a Scheduler for a full time position to work at our ship building company in Morgan City, LA

As a member of the new construction and fabrication management team, this position leads the process for creating, managing, monitoring and ensuring the integrity and timeliness of all project schedules. He/she participates with project cost accountant to resource load schedules, produce projections, and support financial management tools and financial reports throughout the duration of all significant projects. The incumbent provides regular schedule reports, projections, and analyses to Project/Program Team, customers, and senior management. The role prepares ad hoc reports and analyses as required.

Morgan City, LA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the PMT process for project estimates, proposals, contracts, specifications, drawings and other basic source data to develop a realistic and rational project execution strategy recommendation to the Project Management Team.

1. Review specifications and contract documents; understand the project work, and the schedule and reporting requirements of the contract. Assume responsibility for assigned areas of responsibility.
2. Lead project team members in PERT planning process; obtain input and participation in schedule development.
3. Solicit input and participation by team subcontractors in planning and scheduling process. Integrate schedules from multiple providers.
4. Identify correct logical relationships, constraints, etc. and propose best schedule methodology for the project. Comply with contract requirements for schedules and reporting.
5. Create and manage all required project schedules, utilizing scheduling software required, including MS Project
6. Participate with the project management and production management teams to create Work Breakdown Structure for projects.
7. Participate with production management team to develop budgets and resource and cost load schedule activities. Produce labor projections, graphs, and reports.
8. Maintain, manage multiple project schedules. Solicit and input weekly progress updates.
9. Produce schedules and schedule reports as required for both internal management and reporting to external customers.
10. Produce schedule reports in support of customer invoicing.
11. Incorporate scope changes and other changes to project schedules, analyze and report impacts.
12. Communicate with project management team to ensure that scheduling and EVMS efforts are managed in accordance with the contract requirements and meet internal reporting and management needs.  

Works with internal and external resources to resolve conflicts, problems, and coordinate schedules

Location: Morgan City, LA

An ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
• Five (5) + years of experience in ship design and production engineering.
• Proficiency in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) applications, both 2D and 3D.
• Fluency in the use of the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Effective writing and speaking skills.
• Appreciation of information required to build vessels, flow for properly supporting end users and eagerness to learn in a rapid paced environment. 

The candidate shall be capable of working with other professional staff for developing the designs of Marine/Naval craft.   Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Guides engineering department efforts by conveying project technical needs and schedules.  Tracks and reports the status of the project deliverables.
• Knowledge of USCG, ABS, DNV, IMO, ASTM and other relevant standards.
• Works with project management and production to understand their needs and timelines
• Coordinates with regulatory bodies to ensure technical documentation requirements are targeted and delivered.
• 3D Modeling of hull forms.
• Development and execution of required scantling and systems calculations.
• Guidance in the development of arrangements, structures and systems drawings.
• Critical review of designs, specifications, and drawings for compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Preparing and coordinating the delivery of accurate weight estimates, trim & stability booklets, seakeeping reports, etc. 
• Assures that contractual delivery requirements for engineering documentation is met by receiving, logging, controlling, and tracking the delivered services of the engineering team.
• Interacts with project management to give status updates as necessary.
• Assures that releases and changes are done in accordance to internal and external compliance requirements.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of procedures.
• Attend meetings as engineering representative, as required.

Location: Morgan City, LA

Swiftships has a diverse portfolio of services within both commercial and defense sector. Swiftships’ delivers projects to all branches of the U.S. military, commercial/private companies, and many foreign countries. As an integral member of the Swiftships team, the Electrical Engineer will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of electrical engineering for both Military and Commercial Construction programs and/or Shipbuilding.  Overall responsibilities, include but are not limited to researching, designing, developing, testing, or supervising the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.  The Electrical Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Manager.

1. Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
2. Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems and procedures to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
3. Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
4. Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
5. Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
6. Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
7. Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
8. Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
9. Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
10. Supervise or train project team members as necessary.

Education/Knowledge/Experience:

1. Degree in Electrical Engineering from a ABET accredited university, or an equivalent to degree (registered PE, etc).
2. Ability to use AutoCAD or similar systems is desired
3. 6 – 10 years of engineering design experience is preferred
4. Previous shipbuilding experience is desired
5. Previous systems and/or design engineering experience desired
6. Mixture of Instrument, Control, power systems, and C4ISR systems engineering experience is desired
7. Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
8. Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
9. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
10. A qualified candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
11. It is preferred that the candidate be familiar with shipboard Interior Communications systems such as Switchboards, Telephone systems, Announcing, TV and Audio, Alarms, Indicating, etc. and understand the typical shipboard interfaces, interconnections, and integration requirements.
12. Excellent communication skills.

Location: Morgan City, LA

Swiftships has a diverse portfolio of services within both commercial and defense sector. Swiftships’ delivers projects to all branches of the U.S. military, commercial/private companies, and many foreign countries. As an integral member of the Swiftships team, the Mechanical Engineer will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of mechanical engineering for both Military and Commercial Construction programs and/or Shipbuilding.  Overall responsibilities, include but are not limited to researching, designing, developing, testing, or supervising the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.  The Mechanical Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Manager.

1. Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
2. Prepare technical drawings, specifications of mechanical systems and procedures to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
3. Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
4. Design, implement, maintain, or improve mechanical systems, equipment, facilities, components or products for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
5. Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
6. Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential mechanical engineering studies or projects.
7. Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
8. Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
9. Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
10. Supervise or train project team members as necessary.

Education/Knowledge/Experience:

1. Degree in Mechanical, Marine, or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university, or the equivalent of an engineering degree (registered PE, etc)
2. Ability to use AutoCAD or similar systems is desired
3. 6 – 10 years of engineering design experience is preferred
4. Previous shipbuilding experience is desired
5. Previous systems and/or design engineering experience desired
6. Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
7. Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
8. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
9. A qualified candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
10. It is desired that the candidate be familiar with shipboard mechanical systems requirements found in ABS, USCG and USN documents.
11. Excellent communication skills.

Location: Morgan City, LA

Warehouse Clerks assist with shipments coming in and out of warehouses. They move incoming material to the proper locations within the facility and retrieve necessary items for outgoing shipments. Their efforts are essential to proper storage within the warehouse and accurate order fulfillment to customers. Retail and manufacturing supply chains depend on Warehouse Clerks to keep merchandise flowing through the system.

Depending on the size and set-up of the facility, Warehouse Clerks may work independently, as part of a small group or as assistants to a large team. Warehouse Clerks spend much of their time on their feet and need to be able to bend and lift. Because of the physical nature of their job, Warehouse Clerks should be in good shape and possess stamina

Duties and Responsibilities 

Several core responsibilities are involved in a career as a Warehouse Clerk. From our analysis of job postings, here are some of the most important duties employers expect Warehouse Clerks to perform:

Unloading Trucks

Warehouse Clerks move items off of vehicles and into the correct area within the facility. They open containers and crates to inspect for damage and see to it that what was delivered matches what was requested.

Product Organization

By checking in items and entering data into the computer system, Warehouse Clerks help keep track of inventory. They also assume responsibility for proper storage. Such actions may include placing items on shelves, sorting things into bins or separating similar products by size or color. Warehouse Clerks enter data within AX and SharePoint to track material in and out for projects. By using AX Warehouse Clerks receives and releases material for projects.

Dealing with Orders

Warehouse Clerks read paperwork detailing what needs to be retrieved from the warehouse in order to complete outgoing orders. They then find the necessary items and move them to holding bins, the shipping department or another designated area.

Safety and Upkeep

Warehouse Clerks mop, sweep, put equipment back in its assigned place and perform basic maintenance to keep the facility clean and safe. They are expected to be on the lookout for potential hazards, such as faulty equipment, and report concerns to the proper managers. They abide by company policies regarding the wearing of safety gear. When warehouse supplies such as boxes or pens are low, they restock and/or reorder items so that business can go on interrupted.

While physically being able to lift, load and package may be at the core of being a Warehouse Clerk, employers look for traits beyond strength and dexterity. Demonstrating the following abilities can help candidates land jobs in this career field:

1. Reading comprehension
2. Counting skills
3. Displaying good time management skills, including punctuality and limiting downtime
4. Valuing teamwork since several people are often involved in the process of moving and delivering materials, such as customer service representatives and transport drivers
5. Following directions to ensure the right material gets to the right place
6. Sticking to safety procedures to create the proper environment in accordance with company policies and governmental mandates
7. Displaying pride in one’s work by consistently working hard and producing accurate results
8. Attending to detail to ensure items are properly placed in the warehouse and orders are filled according to specifications

Tools of the trade

A variety of tools help Warehouse Clerks with their mission to quickly and carefully move items within the facility. Be familiar with the following if you pursue a career as a Warehouse Clerk:

1. Containers – Boxes, crates and other enclosures that hold items that need to be moved, unpacked or shipped
2. Racks – Frameworks on which to hang or place merchandise to keep items orderly
3. Packing Slips – Lists of what is contained in a shipment
4. Inventory – Stock available in the warehouse
5. Orders – Pertinent information containing specifics about which products and amounts a customer desires
6. Scanners/Barcode readers – Tech equipment that deciphers coded labels containing information about the content of a box or shipment
7. Dollies – Platforms with wheels that can be useful in transporting heavy items or multiple boxes
8. Computers – To perform tasks such as entering data and monitoring inventory
9. Protective gear – Clothing, closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, back braces, gloves and other wearable items that assist in keeping a worker’s body from being injured
10. Safety guidelines – Written instructions, often mandated by the government, providing information on the proper way to handle and dispose of material

Location: New Iberia, LA

As an integral member of the Swift team, you will be tasked as a Warehouse Specialist responsible for shipping and receiving of materials fulfilling orders, packaging items for shipment and arranging delivery pickups. This involves the loading of materials and products as well as verifying the quantity of items received against purchase orders. You will be required to update the Swiftships Dynamix AX system and track all material entering and leaving the warehouse. You will monitor inventory levels and notify Warehouse Manager of and deficiencies or inaccuracies.

Essential Job Description & Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the receiving process
2. Perform cycle counts – KPI.
3. Replenish flow line materials and receive completed devices – KPI.
4. Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, report any damage to supervisors – KPI.
5. Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock – KPI.
6. Performs other related duties as required.
7. Transact inventory movements using inventory control System – KPI.
8. Fill independent demands for material requisitions.
9. Reports problems to supervisor – KPI.
10. Keeps area safe, clean and organized – KPI.
11. Unload items to be stocked in warehouses and or storage yards.
12. Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors – KPI.
13. Perform other tasks as assigned.
14. Attendance at work is an essential function of this position. – KPI.

Qualifications and/or Special Requirements:

1. Education: High School Diploma.
2. Understanding large-scale organization systems
3. Knowing inventory control systems
4. Forklift experience highly desirable, or must become forklift certified within 30 days of employment
5. Managing multiple projects simultaneously
6. Meeting physical requirements, such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods
7. Knowing Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel.

Physical Demands:

Heavy Work
Heavy Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

PRESENCE AND/OR FREQUENCY OF OTHER PHYSICAL DEMANDS

REACHING Forward flexion and/or abduction of the hand(s) and arm(s); generally, within a 0◦ – 90◦ range of motion from the shoulder; or extension within a 0◦ – 50 ◦ range of motion from the shoulder.

REACHING ABOVE THE SHOULDER Forward flexion and/or abduction of the hand(s) and arm(s); generally at greater than 90◦ from the shoulder.

TWISTING Turning, twisting, contorting, or flexing the torso in any direction towards the right or left.

REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS OF ELBOWS (HANDLING) Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands using the whole arm.

REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS OF WRISTS (FINGERING) Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers and wrists rather than the whole arm as in handling.

SQUATTING (CROUCHING) Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

KNEELING Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.

CLIMBING Ascending or descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

Qualifications and/or Special Requirements:

1. Education: High School Diploma.
2. Understanding large-scale organization systems
3. Knowing inventory control systems
4. Forklift experience highly desirable, or must become forklift certified within 30 days of employment
5. Managing multiple projects simultaneously
6. Meeting physical requirements, such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods
7. Knowing Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel.

Location: New Iberia, LA

As an integral member of the Swiftships Warehouse Department, you will be tasked as a Warehouse Material Handler. Warehouse Helper ensures the smooth functioning of the warehouse. This is critical to the company because of the schedule- driven production environment. Track all material entering and leaving the warehouse. You will monitor inventory levels and notify Warehouse Manager of and deficiencies or inaccuracies. Through work, shifts may vary due to the nature of a given assignment.

Essential Job Descriptions & Responsibilities:

Receiving

1. Assist incoming Materials Manager in all receiving functions including unloading delivery trucks.
2. Ensure that incoming items are received, and stored according to the company’s protocol.

Issuing/ Shipping:

1. Assist the Outgoing Material Manager in all shipping and freight forwarding.
2. Ensures the outgoing items are issued according to the company’s protocols.
3. Assist in accurately pulling pick-ticket material from storage and moving to packing areas.
4. Handle packing activities such as putting items in boxes or crates and labeling them correctly.

Safety /Security/ Cleanliness:

1. Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
2. Ensures overall security of the warehouse.
3. Mop, sweeps, return equipment to its assigned place, and perform basic maintenance to keep the facility clean and safe.

Qualifications and/or Special Requirements

1. Education: High School Diploma.
2. 1year of warehousing/supply chain management experience.
3. Certified Forklift Operator.
4. Competent reading, writing, and verbal skills.
5. Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment.
6. Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Knowing Microsoft Office programs, such as Word Outlook, and Excel.
8. Weekend work.
9. Working with U.S. or foreign government personnel.

Physical Demands:

Heavy Work:

Involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work

1. Lifting Heavy Objects:

• Lift/ push/ pull 50lbs. to 75lbs. on an occasional basis

1. Bending/ Stooping:

• • Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

1. Kneeling:

• • Bending legs at knees to come rest on knee or knees

1. Squatting (Crouching):

• • Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine

1. Performs prolonged standing.
2. Repetitive moments of elbows (Handling):

• • Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands using the whole arm.

1. Climbing:

• • Ascending and descending ladder, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized

1. Reaching:

• • Forward flexion and / or the hand(s) and arm(s): generally, within a range of motion from the shoulder, or extension within a range of motion to the shoulder.

1. Twisting:

• • Turning, twisting, contouring, or flexing the torso in any direction towards the right or left.

1. Competent reading, writing, and verbal skills.
2. Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment.
3. Managing multiple projects simultaneously

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, high

Precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.

Location: Morgan City, LA

Swiftships is seeking Program Analyst works with Project Managers, and PMO to:

1. Track and report on project metrics and portfolio on a regular basis;
2. Audit artifacts of projects and status reports to comply with ISO and other standards;
3. Develop and maintain project management templates and artifacts;
4. Support Project Managers in coordinating and participating in project related activities and deliverables

Essential Duties

1. Portfolio Tracking and Reporting
2. Monitoring, Measurement and Reporting
3. Assisting Project Managers in managing projects
4. Auditing compliance and maintain artifacts
5. Manage Tools, Templates and process documentation

In addition to the role objectives listed above, the PA may also act as a custodian for administering tools, templates, processes and systems as defined by PMO. Detailed responsibilities include:

Track and Report on Portfolio of Projects

1. Manage information on the overall portfolio of projects – active, next in line, pipeline, completed.   Work with the Project Managers to ensure that the project information is updated regularly
2. Generate key performance indicators for measuring, tracking and reporting at the portfolio level
3. Develop/ maintain reports and dashboards to show project and portfolio statuses and metrics.
4. Monitor and communicate portfolio metrics on a regular basis (financial, resource, progress, other) to the Board, and VP, Director and CEO
5. Organize meetings with Managers and Directors and assist in reviewing portfolio status with Leaders

Auditing Compliance by Project Managers

1. Assist in auditing PM adherence to / compliance with best practices and ISO/CMMI methodology – including proper use of gate reviews, delivery of artifacts, monitoring of financials and project success criteria
2. Establish regular feedback loop with Project Managers and work with PMO Principal and Director to improve artifacts delivery

Monitor and Report on Resource Planning and Utilization

1. Collaborate with the Project Managers to ensure that resource allocation plan is established and actual utilization is updated on a regular basis
2. Monitor and report planned and actual utilization across the portfolio
3. Collaborate with Resource Managers to ensure that up to date information is maintained on Resources, roles, skills and availability for project work

Develop and Maintain Project Management Templates and Artifacts

1. Assist PMO team define templates for artifacts.  Document PMO Standards to complete status reports, project artifacts and process steps
2. Act as single point of contact for tools, templates and processes followed by PMO
3. Support PMO in the development, rollout and monitoring of new project management templates and processes

Support Project Managers in Managing Projects

1. Assist Project Managers in completing project management related tasks including but not limited to, updating Project Plans, completing artifacts, coordinating team meetings, tracking financials, preparing training schedules, tracking issues and risks, etc.
2. Work with PMs to ensure that the project managers since Kickoff and ensure that they understand the requirements and follow PMO process throughout the life cycle of the project  

Level Based Competencies

1. Good communication and presentation skills (verbal & written)
2. Good collaboration skills
3. Good skills in building working relationships
4. Good planning, organizing & follow-up skills
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Good Time management skills
7. Good meeting facilitation Skills

Technical Competencies/Skills

1. Strong knowledge in reporting tools like Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Excel is a must
2. Good knowledge of MS Project, program/project and portfolio management Best Practices
3. Good knowledge of program, project and portfolio management tools
4. Good project planning skills (WBS, estimation, and resourcing)
5. Good project management skills (scope management, schedule management, budget management, resource management, issue and risk management, stakeholder management, etc.)
6. Some knowledge of Information Security Awareness
7. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Project, SP 2013 and Smartsheet tool is a plus

Leadership/Supervision

1. Some supervision and oversight in carrying out assigned tasks
2. Adherence to performance review and goal setting process
3. Proactively working with manager to identify training needs to expand and improve skills
4. Provide on-the-job training/support to new/other team members
5. Strong ability to apply feedback received to day-to-day work and strives to improve performance.
6. Ability to provide feedback /check  on completion / quality of work performed by PMO

Job/General Knowledge/Skills

1. Ability to work with cross functional teams
2. Result oriented; good interpersonal skills
3. Good ability to think conceptually and communicate
4. Good credibility with Project Managers and Resource Managers
5. Good ability to Multi Task
6. Good prioritization skills
7. Good reporting skills
8. Good Adaptability

Education/Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field is preferred
2. 3+ years IT industry QA work experience
3. 4+ years of experience working in project management preferred
4. 4+ years of Metrics and Reporting experience preferred
5. Successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is preferred

Location: Jeanerette, LA

As a Aluminum Welder you will be expected to work within a team of Welders to achieve minimum production time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired.

The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong welding aptitude and the ability to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, ability to interpret engineering drawings. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED OR two years of maritime experience.
• High level of pride in workmanship 
• Ability to weld in uncomfortable positions where applicable 
• Minimum of 3 year as a B-Class Welder at Swiftships producing advance fillet welds or 6 years of GMAW MIG aluminum welding experience at a comparable employer
• Ability to pass A Class skills evaluation test to demonstrate welding ability for full penetration joint details 
• Ability to successfully complete onboarding procedures in preparation to pass AL CV weld qualification test requirements to meet contract requirements for A Class welding on the vessel.
• Demonstrated ability to weld fillets for material thicknesses 4mm- 25mm 
• Demonstrated ability to weld gusset toe and wraps with minimal blending required. 
• Demonstrated ability to weld frame wraps and terminations with minimal blending required.
• Demonstrated ability to weld T-Bar wraps and terminations with minimal blending required. 
• Demonstrated ability to weld into corners / vertical intersections with minimal blending required 
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and correct basic weld pick up, with minimal supervision 
• Demonstrated ability to terminate stich welds with minimal weld correction to address minor cosmetic or weld defects
• Demonstrated ability to weld continuously for 400mm 
• Demonstrated ability to back step and sequence weld based upon provided information and/or good welding practices 
• Demonstrated ability to weld multi-pass fillets with only cosmetic correction required
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions
• Good mechanical aptitude with ability to produce consistent quality
• Ability to inspect and correct basic weld pick-up without supervision
• Good listening and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Excellent hand-eye coordination; good spatial orientation
• Ability to consistently meet production deadlines
• Ability to read and interpret and work from construction drawings, job specifications, instruction manuals, manufacturer’s handbooks, change orders and contract specifications to obtain weld sizing information and material edge preparation requirements
• Ability and willingness to work with and to teach less-skilled workers
• Ability to maintain and perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment
• Ability to wear required PPE

Location: Morgan City, LA

As a Class Steel Welder, you will be expected to work within a team of Welders to achieve minimum production time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired.

The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong welding aptitude and the ability to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, ability to interpret engineering drawings. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels.

Job Requirements

• High level of pride in workmanship.
• Ability to weld in uncomfortable positions where applicable.
• Minimum of 1 year as a 2nd-Class Welder at Swiftships producing advance fillet welds or 2 years of Stick, Mig, Tig, and Flux Core welding techniques to weld various components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. 
• Ability to pass 1^st Class skills evaluation test to demonstrate welding ability for full penetration joint details. 
• Ability to demonstrate their ability to Arc Gouge. 
• Demonstrated ability to weld fillets for material thicknesses 4mm- 25mm.
• Demonstrated ability to weld gusset toe and wraps with minimal blending required. 
• Demonstrated ability to weld frame wraps and terminations with minimal blending required. 
• Demonstrated ability to weld T-Bar wraps and terminations with minimal blending required. 
• Demonstrated ability to weld into corners / vertical intersections with minimal blending required.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and correct basic weld pick up, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to terminate stitch welds with minimal weld correction to address minor cosmetic or weld defects.
• Demonstrated ability to weld continuously for 400mm.
• Demonstrated ability to back step and sequence weld based upon provided information and/or good welding practices.
• Demonstrated ability to weld multi-pass fillets with only cosmetic correction required.
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions.
• Good mechanical aptitude with ability to produce consistent quality.
• Ability to inspect and correct basic weld pick-up without supervision.
• Good listening and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination; good spatial orientation.
• Ability to consistently meet production deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret and work from construction drawings, job specifications, instruction manuals, manufacturer’s handbooks, change orders and contract specifications to obtain weld sizing information and material edge preparation requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work with and to teach less-skilled workers.
• Ability to maintain and perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE.

Summary

As a Pipe Fitter you will be expected to work in Jeanerette, LA within a team of Pipe Fitters to achieve maximum production in minimum time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired. 

The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, ability to interpret engineering drawings. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels. 

Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision. Must be willing to develop other team member’s skill level. 

Essential Job Descriptions & Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
• Ability to Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools
• Test system for leaks using testing equipment 
• Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system 
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system using hand and power tools 
• Ability to install pipe systems on board vessels in a safe and productive manner 
• Ability to safely rig equipment following all OSHA requirements. 
• Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions 
• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department 
• Ensure correct work procedures adhered to 
• Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor 
• Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team) 
• Help build the team environment 
• Build pride of workmanship and quality through on job training 
• Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements 
• Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc 
• Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance 
• Prepared to Step up as supervisor when required 
• Must have full set of personal tools 
• Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time 
• Always be ready to start shift on time 
• Follow Swift Ships guidelines and procedures 
• Do not leave job early or return late from break times 
• Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage 

Education and/or Experience 

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role at comparative employer. 
• Pass the “1st” Class pipe fitters tests; written with a minimum score of 70% and practical with a minimum score of 90%. 

Language Skills 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence. 

Mathematical Skills 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system. 

Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Liaises With

• Supervisors 
• Foremen 

Additional Guidelines

• US Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization is required 

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. 

• Perform prolonged standing. 

• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. 

• Lift/push/pull 50lbs on an occasional basis. 

• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. 

• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). 

• Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. 

• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). 

• Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. 

• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. 

• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. 

• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. 

• Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. 

• Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time within OSHA guidelines. 

• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. 

• Able to utilize adequate visual skills. 

• Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. 

• Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. PPE available and MUST be used correctly. 

Safety 

• Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations. 

Summary

As a Pipe Fitter you will be expected to work in Morgan City, LA within a team of Pipe Fitters to achieve maximum production in minimum time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired. 

The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, ability to interpret engineering drawings. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels. 

Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision. Must be willing to develop other team member’s skill level. 

Essential Job Descriptions & Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
• Ability to Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools
• Test system for leaks using testing equipment 
• Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system 
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system using hand and power tools 
• Ability to install pipe systems on board vessels in a safe and productive manner 
• Ability to safely rig equipment following all OSHA requirements. 
• Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions 
• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department 
• Ensure correct work procedures adhered to 
• Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor 
• Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team) 
• Help build the team environment 
• Build pride of workmanship and quality through on job training 
• Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements 
• Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc 
• Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance 
• Prepared to Step up as supervisor when required 
• Must have full set of personal tools 
• Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time 
• Always be ready to start shift on time 
• Follow Swift Ships guidelines and procedures 
• Do not leave job early or return late from break times 
• Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage 

Education and/or Experience 

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role at comparative employer. 
• Pass the “1st” Class pipe fitters tests; written with a minimum score of 70% and practical with a minimum score of 90%. 

Language Skills 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence. 

Mathematical Skills 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system. 

Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Liaises With

• Supervisors 
• Foremen 

Additional Guidelines

• US Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization is required 

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. 

• Perform prolonged standing. 

• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. 

• Lift/push/pull 50lbs on an occasional basis. 

• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. 

• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). 

• Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. 

• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). 

• Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. 

• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. 

• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. 

• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. 

• Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. 

• Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time within OSHA guidelines. 

• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. 

• Able to utilize adequate visual skills. 

• Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. 

• Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. PPE available and MUST be used correctly. 

Safety 

• Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations.