Test Supervisor - Sea Trials

General Dynamics • Groton, CT

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About The Position

The Shipyard Test Organization (STO) Sea Trials Group is responsible for planning and executing all Electric Boat sea trials including New Construction (Builders) Trials, Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) Trials, and Overhaul and Repair (OH&R) Trials. The candidate will be responsible for planning for sea trials by developing sea trials agendas and sailing lists, formally corresponding with Navy customers including SSGR, NAVSEA 08, NAVSEA 05, PMS450, PMS397, COMSUBLANT, CSS-4 to communicate sea trial requirements, and working closely with Executive Staff and Navy Commands while at-sea to complete sea trials. The role also involves scheduling and training with Ships Force for sea trials events in the classroom and onboard the ship, standing Control Room Watch to coordinate sea trial testing with the Ships Force Officer of the Deck, directly supervising test technicians during sea trial testing, managing the kit-up and stowage of sea trials test equipment and spare parts, coordinating with Ships Management and Trade Departments to prepare for sea trials, maintaining, completing, and reviewing sea trial test procedures, supporting off-site sea trials, and supporting Manager and Eng. Supervisor by developing manpower plans for upcoming projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• SECRET clearance or higher
• 5+ years of previous experience in a Test Department or equivalent experience in Operations
• Ability to pass a physical examination in accordance with OPNAVINST 6420.1B

Nice To Haves

• Sea Trial experience
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
• Broad ship system knowledge spanning NPES, HM&E, S&EP, and NUC
• 5+ years of experience in the United States Navy working in submarines
• Lockout/Tagout experience

Responsibilities

• Planning for sea trials by developing sea trials agendas and sailing lists
• Formally corresponding with Navy customers to communicate sea trial requirements
• Working closely with Executive Staff and Navy Commands while at-sea to complete sea trials
• Scheduling and training with Ships Force for sea trials events in the classroom and onboard the ship
• Standing Control Room Watch to coordinate sea trial testing with the Ships Force Officer of the Deck
• Directly supervising test technicians during sea trial testing
• Managing the kit-up and stowage of sea trials test equipment and spare parts
• Coordinating with Ships Management and Trade Departments to prepare for sea trials
• Maintaining, completing, and reviewing sea trial test procedures
• Supporting off-site sea trials
• Supporting Manager and Eng. Supervisor by developing manpower plans for upcoming projects
• Supporting other STO functions as directed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED