COMPANY PROFILE:

Join a team with EXCELLENCE, LOYALTY and INTEGRITY!

CDI Corporation (CDI) is a $1 billion privately held company founded in 1950. We deliver engineering services to blue-chip clients with operations in markets around the world.

CDI Marine Company is a division of CDI Government Services and a leader in providing our clients with high quality, cost effective engineering, design and logistics services in the marine industry. For additional opportunities please visit us at www.cdicareercenter.com

•     CDI Marine Company was awarded the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Governor’s Award in 2016.

•      Forbes.com named CDI as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the United States in 2012.

•      CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Shipcheck, remove, fabricate, install and test various structural modifications including but not limited to hull structures, brackets and foundations for equipment.
• Self-starter and able to work with little or no supervision.
• Travel, Passport and security clearance required.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Validate dimensions on drawings, determines deck and bulkhead materials, and determines best removal and installation route during a shipcheck.
• Fabricate foundations based on installation drawings, material provided, and shipcheck notes.
• Install foundations according to drawings and other information provided.  Tack and perform welds, as necessary.  Test foundation strength, as directed. 
• Use various hand tools, drill press, welding machine, air compressor, generator, chain hoist, sandblaster, paint gun, grinder, band saw, forklift and other equipment to fabricate/install.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and instructions. 
• Support electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Operate power tools to foundation equipment.
• Identify tools and materials per task and request materials as needed.
• Assist in jobsite set-up, maintenance, restoration and securing.
• Knowledgeable and trained in safe work practices. 
• Prepare and clean up work area. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**Team Lead Responsibilities:

• Direct and guide the team based on management direction in such a way that the assigned task is accomplished in the given time frame.
• Work with managers, vendors, and customers to obtain necessary resources to support the team's requirements, and coordinate with internal and external customers as necessary.
• Interact with project manager and customer to inform task accomplishments, issues and status.
• Familiarize the team with the customer needs, specifications, the development process, techniques and tools to support task performance.
• Assure that the team addresses all relevant issues within the specifications and various standards.
• Ensure deliverables are prepared to satisfy the project requirements, cost and schedule.
• Ability to project to the team what is expected of them in order to help keep the team focused and on track.
• Ensure the team is contributing and collaborating well with each other.
• Provide status reports of team activities against the program plan or schedule.
• Serve as a focal point to communicate and resolve interface and integration issues with other teams.
• Possess good communication skills and be able to solve problems with the help of the team and willing to participate and act on the decisions.
• Lead by setting a good example (behavior consistent with words), motivate and inspire team, coach and help develop team members, responsible, dependable and recognize and acknowledge the contribution of team members.

**If appointed as a Team Lead for project.

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 (+) years of consistent experience as a Welder/ Shipfitter.
• Journeyman or equivalent Navy training.
• Provide own hand tools.
• Must maintain an active SECRET security clearance.
• Qualify in Aluminum, Steel and Stainless in the Six G position
• Competent with GTAW, SMAW and GMAW welding processes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• CARRYING and LIFTING.  Ability to transport and lift up to 50 lbs.

• WALKING AND CLIMBING. Ability to climb up to four (4) flights of stairs and climb ladders.  Employee is required to access remote areas of multi-level vessels.

• Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.