Ship Safety Watch/CASCON Watch

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform the functions of a Ship Safety Watch (SSW), CASCON Operator, and Department 272 Point of Contact in accordance with NAVSEA 0905-485-6010, the Manual for the Control of Testing and Ship Conditions, and applicable local Shipyard Standard Procedures (SSPs), Multi-Department Directions (MDDs), and Single Department Directions (SDDs).

As a Ship Safety Watch, maintain continuous patrols of the ship, topside and below decks, and adjacent areas. Maintain Ship Safety Watch logs and note and report violations of prescribed procedures or abnormalities involving ship security, safety, or watertight integrity. Immediately report hazardous conditions, including changes in draft, trim, or list. Monitor for smoke, fire, abnormal temperatures, system leaks, blocked doors, hatches or passageways, improperly located fire extinguishers or outdated inspection records, and air bubbles below the waterline. Report fire or flooding casualties and, after reporting the emergency, take procedural action to control or limit their spread.

As a CASCON Operator, operate the Shipyard CASCON system, including sounding alarms and making public-address announcements for casualties and other announcements required by written procedures. Communicate regularly with Electric Boat emergency response organizations, Ships Management, and Ships Force.

As the Department 272 Point of Contact, be available in the shipyard to respond to ship-safety problems when a Ships Safety Officer is unavailable. Patrol the shipyard and review Ship Safety Watch and Roving Security Patrol watch logs for unusual occurrences.

Upon qualification, the role is eligible for SSW/CASCON premiums and/or Ship Safety Superintendent premiums, as well as a milestone bonus. Overtime is available at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours of work per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–12 years of experience in work and/or testing involving submarine ship systems, or a Navy submarine qualification meeting the stated minimum requirements.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and arrangement of compartments, tanks, and accesses, and of shipyard regulations, instructions, and orders concerning the assigned ship’s security, safety, and watertight integrity.
• Knowledge of shipyard tagout procedures in accordance with SSP 7.39.
• Working knowledge of Watertight Integrity Permits (WIP), High Risk Evolutions, Safety Plan of the Day (SPOD), drills, and associated SSPs and DIs.
• Ability to complete Electric Boat 6010 School.
• Ability to complete Ship Safety Watch and CASCON Operator qualifications in accordance with the department qualification card.
• Physical ability to climb, distinguish colors, crawl, lift heavy, light, and medium loads, kneel, pull, push, reach, stoop, and twist.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified in submarines.

Responsibilities

• Perform Ship Safety Watch, CASCON Operator, and Department 272 Point of Contact functions in accordance with NAVSEA 0905-485-6010 and applicable shipyard procedures and directions.
• Continuously patrol the ship, including topside and below decks, and areas adjacent to the ship.
• Maintain Ship Safety Watch logs and report procedural violations or abnormalities involving ship security, safety, or watertight integrity.
• Immediately report hazardous conditions, including changes in draft, trim, or list.
• Monitor for fire, smoke, abnormal temperatures, system leaks, access obstructions, fire-extinguisher issues, and air bubbles below the waterline.
• Report fire or flooding casualties and take procedural action to control or limit their spread.
• Operate the Shipyard CASCON system, including sounding alarms and making required public-address announcements.
• Communicate regularly with Electric Boat emergency response organizations, Ships Management, and Ships Force.
• Respond to ship-safety problems in the shipyard when a Ships Safety Officer is unavailable.
• Patrol the shipyard and review Ship Safety Watch and Roving Security Patrol logs for unusual occurrences.

Benefits

• SSW/CASCON premiums and/or Ship Safety Superintendent premiums upon qualification.
• Milestone bonus.
• Overtime at a 1.5x rate after 40 hours of work per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED