Test Engineer - (Ships Safety/CASCON Watch)

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

4d

About The Position

Perform the functions of a Ships Safety Watch (SSW), CASCON Operator, and Department 272 Point of Contact (POC) 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 Ships Safety Watch, maintain continuous patrols of the ship, including topside, below decks, and adjacent areas. Maintain Ship Safety Watch logs and report procedural violations or abnormalities affecting ship security, safety, or watertight integrity. Promptly report hazardous conditions, including changes in draft, trim, or list. Monitor for smoke, fire, abnormal temperatures, leaks in ship or temporary service systems, clearance of doors, hatches, and passageways, properly located fire extinguishers with current weight inspection records, air bubbles below the waterline, and safety draft marks, trim, and list. In the event of fire or flooding, report the casualty and, in accordance with procedures, take action to control or limit its spread.

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

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

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 per the department qualification card.
• Physical ability to climb, distinguish colors, crawl, lift heavy, light, and medium loads, kneel, pull, push, reach, stoop, and twist.
• Ability to work in environments that may involve acids or alkalis, cold, dry or dusty conditions, fumes, heat, indoor and outdoor settings, noise, oil, and wet conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified in submarines.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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