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Production Controller I (DDS)

Oceaneering
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2025
Company Profile

Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industrie s.

Position Summary

The On-Site DDS Production Controller I’s primary responsibilities are maintenance, review, tracking, and preparation for certification of Task Group Instructions, Condition Reports, Liaison Action Reports/Reverse Liaison Action Reports (LARs/RLARs), and all other technical work documents. This role will assist the Project Manager with the myriads of details associated with material, schedules, and resource availability. They also will coordinate with other areas of the business in support of project and customer objectives.

The DDS Production Controller will also often interface with Project Managers, Supervisors, Craftsmen, NDT inspectors, Quality Assurance and other departments and organizations as required to support assigned projects. This process will involve obtaining and providing information on matters of importance to the assigned Project Manager(s) and/or Assistant Program Manager(s).

This position is based at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD) in Chesapeake, VA. Travel may be required up to 25% of the year.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Track and manage all aspects of Program Production Material.
  • Develop Statements of Work.
  • Monitor on site vendor performance and conduct periodic site surveillances as directed.
  • Develop Quotes and approve expenditures up to an authorized limit.
  • Track, maintain, and review Work Procedures, Discrepancy Reports, and Work Procedure material needs.
  • Maintain DDS Daily Work Progress Reports.
  • Provide updates to Project Manager that include the following:
    • Purchased Material Status Late & Due, Received, Shipped (include tracking numbers and manifests), Estimated Delivery Dates,
    • Materials at vendor status (eg…plasitsol, waterjet cut…), Shop pre-fab. Expedite by interface with Materials Expediter.
    • Prefabricated materials status with ECD/EDD.
  • Provide a report to the Assistant Program Manager that details the following for all assigned projects:
    • TGI status.
    • Total required, issued (indicate P & E status for completion), working and closed (Updated TGI Matrix for EVMs).
    • Key Events, Milestones & Critical Path dates including but not limited to estimated completion, Fast Cruise, Undocking, and
    • Certification.
  • Develop & maintain spreadsheets for tracking status of TGIs and JML Material per Job#
  • Write Condition Reports to support production work.
  • Development and routing of MOAs.
  • Development of POAMs.
  • Track project discrepancies and provide weekly list to Project Manager.
  • Packing and shipping of tools, equipment and materials for assigned projects.
  • Fill out shop fab worksheets for work to be performed in machine shop.
  • Fill out and submit PR’s to purchasing as required.
  • Submit Daily CR Priority List to WFE.
  • Attend meetings for Asst Program Manager or Project Manager as required.
  • Manage the resolution of all TGI TWD Review sheets.
  • May be asked to perform in a Production Supervisor role at the direction of the Asst Program Manager.
Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • High School/GED or equivalent.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience working in a SUBSAFE/SOC environment.
  • Must be familiar with basic tool usage, valve assemblies, high and low air pressure systems, blueprint/drawing, and reading marine/navy terminology.
  • Basic computer skills, proficient is MS Word, Power Point, and Excel.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Desired

  • Experience handling SUBSAFE and Material Classification Code material is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

  • Ability to establish relationships and maintain good communication channels.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with personnel within the company.

Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

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