General Dynamics Electric Boat · 1 day ago
Assistant Chief Test Engineer - STO - 2nd & 3rd shift
Groton, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Chief Test Engineer to support the Chief Test Engineer in managing the STO Test program for a new construction Virginia Class hull. The role involves overseeing testing processes and ensuring quality and safety while managing a team of Test Supervisors and technicians.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Effectively manage and develop a team of 2-6 Test Supervisors, and an hourly workforce of 15-40 hourly mechanical and electrical technicians
Strict adherence to all CONOPs initiatives: Red Work/Green Work, Test Form Prosecution, OWL (Operations Worklist), Workforce Efficiency
Professionally interface with various entities: Ships Management, Ships Force, JPTG, Naval Reactors, Vendors and all supporting shipyard trades and engineering
Develop the 3-week testing plan IAW the STO Playbook and collaborate with Trade and Nuclear leadership to ensure interdepartmental partnership
Direct the performance of all HM&E/S&EP testing assigned
Control temporary shipboard systems and utilities installation, such as shore power, cooling water, steam, air and other gases used in support of testing, system operation and control of ships conditions
Maintain compliance with all applicable procedures and instructions
Maintain stringent controls and coordination of all activities involving system reentry and restoration and/or affecting ship's conditions (Watertight Integrity Permits) in accordance with all SSP and Work Control procedures
Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification as Non-Nuclear Shift Test Engineer. This qualification is compensated with a premium upon completion
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of experience in the Non-nuclear, Nuclear, or NPES Test Organizations, having achieved a minimum rank of Test Engineer and/or Test Supervisor, or Shipyard experience as a General Foreman or USN LCPO experience
Experience with Lockout / Tagout work controls
Experience with mechanical and/or electrical test
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Business Management. Other Engineering and Business degrees will be considered
Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience
Project Management Experience
Ability to interpret schematics and isometrics
Company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beth Rafferty
Vice President and Chief Supply Officer
Ken Jeanos
Chief Information Officer
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