Production Supervisor

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Oceaneering
Provides engineered products, ROVs, subsea hardware and services for marine, space, defense and energy.
Supervise production staff, manage schedules, ensure safety/quality for naval vessel repairs.
23 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chesapeake, VA
Onsite
Company Size
10,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Technical Services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Turnkey Solutions
Construction Services
Subsea Services
Sector Specialisms
Oil and Gas
Marine
Aerospace
Subsea Engineering
Mobile Robotics
Construction
Government
Deepwater Intervention
Role
What you would be doing
production scheduling
technical guidance
documentation control
equipment maintenance
customer interface
work package review
  • Provide production status for all assignments to the PM/APM for discussion at the weekly meetings (e.g. Scheduling and Management).
  • Schedule, prioritize and control production within your production task/jobs to ensure that production deadlines are met, and manpower is optimized. Coordinate the production schedule with the work scheduler and other department supervisors
  • Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection.
  • Ensure that Trade employees assigned receive any material that was not shipped with tool and equipment. Receive completed JML from purchasing after completion to ensure any late material will not affect work completion schedules.
  • Comply with safety procedures and regulations as required to ensure safety of your production personnel. Maintain adherence to good housekeeping practices and safety guidelines in accordance with OII-MSD safety policies.
  • Provide technical advice and interpretation of drawings, schematics, MIL-STDs, SUBSAFE requirements, production processes, etc., to production personnel.
  • Comply to “Supervisors Standards” the production assignments and guide personnel in the performance of their duties.
  • Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
  • Identify color differences.
  • Supervisory responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Ensure required production documentation is completed and filed properly (e.g., Time Sheets, Travel Claims, QA Inspection Documentation (OQE), Material Purchase Order Requests, etc.).
  • Ensure economy and accountability in the expenditure of man-hours and material.
  • Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
  • Coordinate the deployment of trades personnel to forward work sites. Ensure personnel are properly prepared (e.g., required safety equipment, manuals, drawings, material, tools, QA paperwork, etc.).
  • Wear PPE for skin protection.
  • Conduct performance evaluations of assigned personnel. Working with HR and the Resource Dept., take proper and judicious disciplinary measures and handle grievances when required.
  • Review/audit OII work packages (REC, CWP and FWP) at the completion of work to ensure all requirements/ OQE are completed. Sign the Re-Entry Control REC) and Maintenance Certification Record (MCR) as required at the completion of production work.
  • Review OII work packages (REC, CWP and FWP) prior to opening to ensure the full scope of work is identified for assigned task. This shall include adding any special reference readings required for system reinstallation and/or certification.
  • Recommend and/or make improvements in equipment or production methods.
  • Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
  • Operate a motor vehicle.
  • Ensure all equipment issued to production personnel is safe and properly maintained. Ensure pack-out list are issued to the tool room for away work sites. Ensure personnel returning from forward work sites return tools to the tool room and any broken tools are reported to the Tool Room Attendant.
  • Interface with customers to ensure complete satisfaction.
  • Ensure pre and post job briefs are held to discuss items of concern. Ensure all departments are invited and direct any department to attend if issues affect them.
  • Participate at assigned level with Fact Finding Critiques when required to identify unsatisfactory work processes.
What you bring
8 years
u.s. citizen
secret clearance
subsafe
a.s. mechanical
management
  • Minimum eight (8) years of hands-on experience with installations, repair and maintenance of submarine hull, mechanical, electrical, electronic, ordnance, torpedo room, VLS, submarine mast/antenna, periscope and/or other sensor systems.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.
  • Management/Supervisory experience in submarine operation/repair.
  • Lift 20-50 pounds.
  • Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions.
  • Includes exposure to contaminants.
  • Lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Must have the ability to communicate and interface effectively with personnel within and outside the organization.
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures.
  • Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
  • Noise is over 85 decibels.
  • Knowledge of the naval ship’s systems repair organization and procedures.
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
  • Ten years’ experience may substitute for the A.S. degree.
  • Light is intense/glare.
  • Technical knowledge and experience with submarine and/or surface combat weapons systems, launcher systems or other similar Naval or military system.
  • A.S. Mechanical or Foreman Naval and/or Commercial Shipyard with extensive Apprenticeship Program; or High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional mechanical vocational courses; or High School/GED with extensive military training and experience in mechanical and/or electrical systems.
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. DOD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Lift 10-25 pounds.
  • Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
  • Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.
  • Four (4) years of specialized experience in performing SUBSAFE/Level I material work.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1964 Born
Year of Origins
The company traces its roots back to 1964, emerging from a collaboration of diving outfits.
$2.7B Revenue
2023 Financials
The company reported approximately $2.7 billion in revenue in 2023.
70+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 70 countries, spanning multiple industries.
  • Evolved into a global subsea engineering pioneer headquartered in Houston.
  • Publicly traded since its 1969 merger.
  • Operate the world’s premier fleet of work-class ROVs, handling everything from deepwater intervention to pipeline inspection.
  • Manufactured Products arm delivers umbilicals, subsea tooling, mobile robots and even animatronics for blockbuster theme-park rides.
  • Offshore Projects Group tackles complex installations, riserless well interventions and large-scale maintenance offshore.
  • Integrity & Digital Solutions team provides inspections, data analytics and connectivity tools to optimise subsea assets.
  • Aerospace & Defense division builds thermal-protection systems, space-suits and space-robotics for NASA and military customers.
  • Unusual projects include recovering the Confederate submarine Hunley, probing TWA Flight 800 wreckage, and creating park rides like Jurassic Park and Transformers.
  • Bridge energy, marine, space and robotic sectors with creative engineering solutions.
Culture + Values
  • Safety: At Oceaneering, safety is our highest priority. We have a relentless commitment to safe operations and the wellbeing of our employees, clients, and the environment.
  • Integrity: We are dedicated to acting with integrity, following the highest ethical standards, and building trust with our customers and stakeholders.
  • Innovation: We embrace technological advancement and strive to be a leader in creative solutions and cutting-edge engineering.
  • Excellence: We aim for excellence in everything we do, from our service delivery to the support we provide our teams.
  • Collaboration: We work together as one team, leveraging diverse skill sets and experiences to drive success.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2050
Net Zero Commitment
Striving for complete elimination of greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century to combat climate change.
  • Reducing carbon footprint through energy-efficient technologies and practices across operations.
  • Implementing solutions to minimize environmental impact, such as advanced underwater robotics and subsea technology for the offshore energy industry.
  • Supporting renewable energy transition by offering products and services for the offshore wind industry.
  • Continuously monitoring and improving environmental performance and sustainability practices.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Oceaneering is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, where all employees are valued and respected.
  • The company supports gender diversity initiatives, with a focus on increasing the representation of women in technical and leadership roles.
  • Oceaneering promotes equal opportunity and strives to create a workplace that reflects the global diversity of its clients and employees.
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