9ts121 - Coatings Inspector - Location Philly - Philadelphia, United States - TOTE Services, LLC

TOTE Services, LLC

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

TOTE Services is a leading company specializing in technical consulting, vessel construction management, and ship management with an unwavering commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

We are a critical partner to enterprise organizations from special projects to full technical management that skillfully and expertly provide custom services to meet the needs of commercial, privately owned, and U.S.

Government vessels.

Since 2012, TOTE Services has led significant projects including the world's first construction of LNG-powered container ships, North America's first cargo ship conversion to LNG dual-power, and the ship management of LNG bunker barges, commercial and MARAD vessels, including the construction and management of the newest National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) fleet.

Purpose of Job:

TOTE Services is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Coatings Inspector under TOTE Services' Vessel Construction Management (VCM) contract to build, outfit, and deliver five (5) National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) for the U.S.

Maritime Administration (MARAD). This position is located in Philadelphia, PA at the Philly Shipyard, Inc (PSI). This position reports directly to the TOTE Services NSMV Chief Inspector.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Promote the TOTE Services safety culture and adhere to all safety guidelines while conducting daily inspection activities. Make safety a priority in everything we do.
Attend regular inspections to verify and record shipyard adherence to published quality and coatings standards during fabrication and testing.
Perform compartment closeouts, particularly within tanks and voids, to ensure that these spaces are clean and all hot work is completed (e.g. elimination of burrs/sharp edges, all outfitting is complete, etc.).
Support the inspection activities and development of the Coating Technical File for the vessel's seawater ballast tanks in accordance with IMO Resolution MSC Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC).
Oversee and enforce the final aesthetic coatings to be applied to all structure, piping, outfitting and machinery to ensure that the coating system is in a "new" condition upon Delivery to the customer.
Provide recurring status updates to the Program Manager and Chief Inspector, which may include quality findings, key metrics, performance trends, preventive/corrective actions, and other information.
Cooperate with regulatory bodies, especially ABS and USCG.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to access all work locations, including government and private shipyards and/or vessels.
Daily inspections require entering confined spaces, climbing ladders, working at heights, walking on scaffolding, observing use of tools and equipment/machinery.
Physical agility must allow for bending, reaching, climbing, crawling, and working on ladders and scaffolding. Must be physically able to walk to all shipyard locations.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds of weight.
Visual parameters require the ability to see up close, at a distance and peripherally, with excellent depth perception and color recognition.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to vapors, gases, dust, welding/burning fumes, and smoke.
Must be able to spend up to 80% of time in an outdoor shipyard environment in all climates.
The noise level is usually moderate to extremely noisy 90% of the time, which may include sirens, horns, chipping, and hammering.

Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:
Required NACE CIP Level 1 Marine Specialty Certification
Ability to read and interpret ship construction drawings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language
A keen attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs

TOTE Services:
Vision & Purpose

Vision:
To be the world's most valued maritime management, operations, and technical solution provider delivering reliable and superior service.

Purpose:
Keep an enduring focus on safety, compliance, and innovation enabling the advancement of the maritime industry.