What are the responsibilities and job description for the WAF Coordinator position at VENTURE DYNAMICS?
Venture Dynamics is seeking an experienced WAF Coordinator to support Navy and commercial ship repair operations by administering and coordinating the Work Authorization Form (WAF) process. This role is responsible for ensuring controlled work activities—including hot work, energy isolation, testing, and system restoration—are properly authorized, documented, executed, and closed in accordance with JFMM, NAVSEA, and shipyard requirements. The WAF Coordinator serves as a key liaison between production teams, safety personnel, and ships force in active shipyard environments.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, review, process, track, and close Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) supporting ship repair and maintenance activities
- Verify work scopes to determine required authorizations, permits, inspections, and safety controls
- Ensure WAFs are executed in compliance with JFMM, NAVSEA, and shipyard requirements
- Coordinate hot work, confined space, tag-out/lock-out, testing, and system restoration activities
- Serve as a liaison between contractors, production supervision, safety teams, and ships force
- Resolve work conflicts related to system isolation, sequencing, or restoration using drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
- Maintain accurate WAF logs, indexes, status trackers, and supporting documentation
- Monitor active work areas to confirm authorized work aligns with approved WAF conditions
- Identify, document, and escalate WAF violations or discrepancies as required
- Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews related to work authorization processes
- Assist with WAF and tag-out training or orientation for personnel as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of shipyard or ship repair experience in production, maintenance, safety, or coordination roles
- Demonstrated experience working with Work Authorization Forms, tag-out systems, or controlled work processes
- Working knowledge of JFMM, NAVSEA Standard Items, and shipyard authorization practices
- Ability to read and interpret work specifications, drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with ships force, contractors, and multiple departments
- Ability to obtain and maintain DBIDS or required Navy base access credentials
- Must pass background check and drug screening per customer requirements
- Reliable transportation and ability to work overtime or variable shifts as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a WAF Coordinator, Tag-Out Coordinator, Hot Work Coordinator, or similar role
- Former U.S. Navy personnel with shipboard maintenance or repair experience
- OSHA 10 Maritime certification
- Experience supporting Navy vessel repair or modernization projects
Additional Information
Work is performed in active shipyard and shipboard environments, including aboard vessels, in dry docks, and industrial facilities. The role requires walking long distances, climbing ladders, navigating confined spaces, and working around active trades and equipment. PPE is required and provided per shipyard and customer requirements.
Venture Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temp-to-hire
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $26