Lead Corrosion Control Specialist (Job ID: 4189)

Valkyrie • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for multiple openings for a Lead Corrosion Control Specialist in our Norfolk Virginia location who will be a key support in performing Corrosion Control on Naval and Commercial Ships.

Job Description:
Perform corrosion control and preservation on Naval Vessels in tanks, compartments and hulls utilizing specialized coating applications.
Prepare all types of surfaces for preservation.
Complete work within the requirements of NAVSEA Standards.
Remove old paint and debris from all types of substrates by scraping, chipping, and sanding.
Apply coatings in accordance with specifications and good marine practice.
Brush and Roll painting to pass all inspection processes.
Perform Confined Space Attendant duties to include establishing a communication system with entrants, know potential hazards faced during entry, watch for behavioral effects such as heat exhaustion or disorientation, keep an accurate count and list of names of personnel working in the space.
Must be able to work under general supervision and perform standard work that is dependent on the corrosion control, and confined space duties.
Ability to work from drawings, technical manuals and receive instructions on semi-routine and difficult assignments.
Ability to use basic hand tools and machinery to perform the corrosion and coating applications.
Ability to perform multiple tasking and meet critical deadlines.

Requirements

• Must have bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience and at least 7 years of Corrosion Control experience. Equivalent experience to bachelor’s degree = additional 4 years experience.
• Must have Working knowledge of project management principles; the ability to detect and resolve conflicts within the scope of the assigned projects and to detect and resolve risks to maintain the assigned projects within budgets and schedules.  
• Familiar with financial reporting and delivery of financial status of projects. 
• Has documented and demonstrated technical background and leadership skills. 
• Must have working knowledge of drawings, shipyard operations, Navy operations, NAVSEA instructions, WAF and Tagout requirements, and general AIT contractor knowledge.  
• Must have general working knowledge of computers/technology and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. 
• Must have the ability to build a QA Workbook/work package.  
• Must be able to provide technical, administrative, and operational leadership to assigned task(s) including subcontractor/vendor management at the site.  
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance to access military facilities, naval shipyards, private shipyards, and naval installations.
• Must have a REAL ID. (Must be obtained before start date)
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID.

Nice To Haves

• SSPC Sandblaster Certified Sandblaster C7

Responsibilities

• Perform corrosion control and preservation on Naval Vessels in tanks, compartments and hulls utilizing specialized coating applications.
• Prepare all types of surfaces for preservation.
• Complete work within the requirements of NAVSEA Standards.
• Remove old paint and debris from all types of substrates by scraping, chipping, and sanding.
• Apply coatings in accordance with specifications and good marine practice.
• Brush and Roll painting to pass all inspection processes.
• Perform Confined Space Attendant duties to include establishing a communication system with entrants, know potential hazards faced during entry, watch for behavioral effects such as heat exhaustion or disorientation, keep an accurate count and list of names of personnel working in the space.
• Must be able to work under general supervision and perform standard work that is dependent on the corrosion control, and confined space duties.
• Ability to work from drawings, technical manuals and receive instructions on semi-routine and difficult assignments.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and machinery to perform the corrosion and coating applications.
• Ability to perform multiple tasking and meet critical deadlines.

Benefits

• Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees