Mechanical Test Supervisor

Overview:

Shipyard Test is a learning organization built on the nuclear watchstanding principles that have shaped our STO Pillars. One should feel proud to be selected to take on that enormous responsibility.

Leadership Skillset:

• Provide daily mentorship to new and experienced Test Directors
• Strict adherence to all policies, test procedures, CONOPs initiatives, and Test Manager Directives
• Achieve and maintain qualifications: Work Controls, 6010, S&EP, NNSTE
• Complete ownership over Hull, Propulsion & Auxiliary, Steam & Electric Plant and Hull, Mechanical & Electrical Test Forms through daily review of data, partial closeout to Key Event, and final completion for certification
• Effective time management skills to include attendance at Start-up meeting, shift to shift turnover, rotation of weekend coverage when required for test execution
• Drive employee engagement through valuing team members ideas, contributions and dedication to delivering our product to the US NAVY
• Evaluate the performance of personnel and make recommendations for advancement, training or discipline.

Planning, Preparation and Execution duties to include, but not limited to:

• Plan Operations Worklist (OWL) 24 hours prior to execution
• Partner with Assistant Chief Test Eng and Chief Test Engineer for testing to be planned within a 3 week window
• Partner with Ships Force, Nuclear Test, and Trade General Foreman for interdepartmental support in testing
• Complete daily review of liabilities and resolve items along the critical and controlling path
• Review & authorize necessary tagouts to perform testing and RIPOUT work
• Ensure test direct training is up to date to meet all testing requirements
• Complete all necessary briefings to Train / Brief / Certify your team to execute on the deckplate
• Provide direct supervision of test technicians’ activities on the ship
• Ensure all Electric Boat policies and procedures are adhered to
• Maintain formal detailed logs on all work completed and test interruptions encountered
• Review Ripout retest and/or Test Form data before signing work complete
• Review teams labor charging for accuracy prior to end of shift
• Progress work orders in OWL with ACTE/CTE concurrence

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of relevant shipyard test experience or equivalent US Navy operational experience
• Other mechanical/supervisory experience of 3 years or more will be accepted in lieu of or in combination with shipyard experience. Other engineering disciplines will be considered

Preferred:

• Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree
• Post High School education
• Demontrated ability to coordinate complex projects in a team environment
• 6+ years US NAVY

Physical Qualifications: Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes: Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet