Mechanical Test Supervisor - Virginia Class
About The Position
The D272 Test Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Shipyard Test Organization, including safely supervising Test Directors and testing and certifying a nuclear-powered submarine. The role requires technical knowledge, accountability, and adherence to nuclear watchstanding principles, policies, test procedures, CONOPs initiatives, and Test Manager Directives. The supervisor mentors Test Directors, maintains required qualifications, oversees Steam & Electric Plant and Hull, Mechanical & Electrical Test Forms, and manages planning, preparation, and execution of testing. This includes coordinating with engineering, Ships Force, Nuclear Test, and trade personnel; supervising technicians aboard the ship; reviewing work and test records; and ensuring team members are trained and briefed for work on the deckplate. The supervisor also evaluates personnel performance and supports advancement, training, or discipline recommendations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one of the following: 4+ years of relevant mechanical test or Shipyard Test experience; 4+ years of mechanical, maintenance, or shipyard experience; 4+ years of mechanical/maintenance supervisory experience; or 4+ years of Navy experience.
- Skills in Lockout/Tagout.
- Leadership skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management.
- Team interaction and communication skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal competence to facilitate effective relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ability to work with human resources teams to monitor and manage hourly employee performance.
Nice To Haves
- Post-high-school education.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects in a team environment.
- Naval training and experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily mentorship to new and experienced Test Directors.
- Adhere to policies, test procedures, CONOPs initiatives, and Test Manager Directives.
- Achieve and maintain qualifications in Work Controls, 6010, S&EP, and NNSTE.
- Review and complete Steam & Electric Plant and Hull, Mechanical & Electrical Test Forms, including daily data review, partial closeout to Key Event, and final certification completion.
- Manage time effectively, including attending start-up meetings and shift turnovers and rotating weekend coverage when required for test execution.
- Promote employee engagement by valuing team members' ideas and contributions.
- Evaluate personnel performance and recommend advancement, training, or discipline.
- Plan the Operations Worklist (OWL) 24 hours before execution.
- Coordinate with the Assistant Chief Test Engineer and Chief Test Engineer to plan testing within a three-week window.
- Coordinate testing support with Ships Force, Nuclear Test, and Trade General Foremen.
- Review liabilities daily and resolve items along the critical and controlling path.
- Review and authorize necessary tagouts for testing and RIPOUT work.
- Ensure Test Director training is current and meets testing requirements.
- Conduct required briefings to train, brief, and certify the team for deckplate execution.
- Directly supervise test technicians' activities aboard the ship.
- Ensure compliance with Electric Boat policies and procedures.
- Maintain detailed formal logs of completed work and test interruptions.
- Review RIPOUT retest and/or Test Form data before signing work complete.
- Review team labor charging for accuracy before the end of the shift.
- Progress work orders in OWL with ACTE/CTE concurrence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
