Front Line Supervisor, Operating Crew Test

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Bath, ME

5d•$88,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Front-Line Supervisor, Operating Crew is a leadership role supporting Outside Machinist Operating Crew operations on first and second shift. The supervisor executes flushes, activation, and testing of ship propulsion systems, supporting auxiliary systems, and prime movers, and supervises safe ship operations during sea trials. The role directs Department 09OC test mechanics and coordinates work with pipe, machinery, electrical, and ventilation trades. All work is planned and performed with safety as the highest priority. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the supervisor ensures compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with stakeholders to meet milestones. This position reports to the Trade Superintendent.

Requirements

Navy or maritime ship engineering plant operating experience.
Experience operating propulsion and auxiliary systems.
General computer skills, including competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Access, and experience with web-based data management tools.
Ability and desire to work in a team environment.
US Government Secret security clearance.
Ability to maintain organization in the dynamic environment of ship construction and testing.
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience with OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy processes and procedures in a marine or industrial environment.
Experience with NFPA 70E Electrical Safety processes and procedures.
Experience with problem resolution and root cause identification processes.
Well-developed oral and written presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Champion BIW’s safety culture and enforce safety standards and procedures across operations.
Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment use, hazard awareness, and adherence to safe work practices.
Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.
Lead execution of Operating Crew flushing and test activities in support of ship and unit schedules.
Monitor work quality and promote first-time quality through oversight and training.
Support Plan of the Week (POW) execution and coordinate resources with area management.
Track assigned Preventative Maintenance (PM) workloads and work order completion status to support planned downtime and reduce unplanned outages.
Support activation and operation of ship HM&E systems, including propulsion, distributed seawater cooling, high- and low-pressure air, gas turbine and diesel engines, and fuel and oil storage, service, and purification systems.
Participate in efforts to improve efficiency and optimization.
Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics and ensure accountability for task and goal completion.
Support Outside Machinist metrics and established goals.
Understand, support, and administer the union labor contract.
Use the WFM electronic time accounting system to maintain employee time, overtime, and work-order charges daily.
Mentor mechanics and develop their technical knowledge and ability to execute daily objectives.
Ensure procedures and process controls are documented and communicated to personnel responsible for execution.
Promote continuous learning and skills development for mechanics.
Participate in BOS principles and productivity enhancements.
Focus on workmanship quality and apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to sustain improvements.
Coordinate activities with pipe, machinery, electrical, and ventilation trades.
Supervise safe ship operations during sea trials.