Manager/Section Manager, Hull Test

Job Description:

• Responsible for management of all Test and Activation operations on assigned hulls related to the grooming, testing, and operation of shipboard equipment and systems, reporting to the Director, Test and Trials.
• Matrix report to the Hull Chief Superintendent and integrate with the assigned hull’s management team.
• Ensure readiness for and successful execution of Test related milestone events for assigned hulls.
• Coordinating with Planning, develop and maintain a ship’s test and activation plan/schedule that prioritizes deconfliction of parallel construction activities and test program efficiency and enables schedule recovery and shift of milestones to the left.
• Drive Cost performance improvement on assigned hulls through improved management and coordination of Test and Activation activities, schedule recovery to reduce cost that run with time, focused management of work packages, and detailed progress status reporting.
• Ensure test work continuing across shifts is efficiently and effectively handed-off between the two shifts. Manage shift turnover meetings and night-notes to facilitate such handoffs.
• Maintain a culture of strict compliance with procedures (e.g. Test, Quality, Safety, etc.). Ensure all Test and Trials activities are conducted safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Work closely with counterparts in other BIW departments/divisions in problem solving and technical issue resolution.
• Matrix-report to the hull Chief Superintendent for assigned hulls and work closely with the Hull Manager to coordinate test and construction activities.
• Participate in and direct dock trials and sea trial activities.
• Ensure a safe, clean, working environment is maintained at all times during the construction and test process.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate the resolution of any barriers, either production or pre-production, that could impede the achievement of scheduled events.
• Work in accordance with all union agreements and promote teamwork.
• Work to identify, develop, and implement cost and schedule reduction initiatives.
• Ensure the final product is built to all QA requirements and inspection procedures with proper documentation.

Required/Preferred Education/Training:

• BS degree in related technical field or 10 years (G) / 7 years (F) of relevant experience in Marine Manufacturing, Merchant Marine operations, or U.S. Navy operations and leadership.
• USCG Chief Engineer License with Gas Turbine endorsement preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years (G) / 7 years (F) of relevant Marine Engineering experience (Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and/or Shipbuilding) and 7 years (G) / 5 years (F) years of supervisory experience required.
• Shipyard test and activation experience preferred.
• Merchant Marine operational experience preferred.
• USN Gas Turbine qualifications and operational experience as Chief Engineer / Main Propulsion Assistant / Engineering Officer of the Watch preferred.
• General computer skills, including competence with Microsoft Office Suite, Intranet and data systems, and web-based data management tools required.
• Ability to lead test and activation team in both in-yard and at-sea environments required.
• Ability to work independently on complex systems and issues.
• Ability to deal with technical problems and effectively communicate issues to all involved.
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with customer counterparts and representatives, while promoting the same with subordinates.
• Problem resolution and root cause identification skills.
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work multiple priorities and be flexible.