Marine Systems Supervisor

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Dry Dock department. This position is specifically located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Marine Systems Supervisor.  The work schedule is 0600 to 1445 with 45 min lunch.

 

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

We have an exciting opportunity in our Drydock department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are currently looking for a Marine Systems Supervisor.

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO Norfolk. Please review the job description below and if our positions align with your current skill set and future career goals, don't hesitate to apply. Come join our team!

 PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS

Understand and oversee the operation of drydock machinery and equipment during drydocking evolutions. Understand and oversee the operation of the drydock Ballast Control System during drydocking evolutions. Acts as back up for the Assistant Dockmaster. Assists in the day to day operations of the Waterfront Services department. Maintains NASSCO Norfolk and departmental policies. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education and experience are taken into consideration 
• Preferred BA/ BS plus 2 years in a related field or AA/AS plsu 4 years directly related experience, or 8 years of direct ship repair experience
• In-depth knowledge in all facets of trades relating to dry dock operation or ship repair
• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of production processes, methods, quality and technology. 
• Effective leadership, communication and team-building skills.
• Must be able to handle many tasks at one time.
• Proven ability in people environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft products.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA 1625D and Naval Ship Technical Manual Chapter 997.
• Familiarity with ship repair specifications and ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to interpret information provided on Drydock Engineered drawings and to provide oversight for the construction of ship support blocking systems.
• Understands supports and commits to NASSCO mission, vision and values.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to gain access to all work locations including government and private ship yards and/or vessels. Must be able to climb on and around ships and walk to other yard areas.  Requires extended period of standing and walking (75%). Daily inspections require climbing ladders, working at heights, walking on scaffolding, and observing workers using tools and equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes, chemical vapors and smoke. Spends up to 100% of time in an outdoor shipyard environment in all climates and shifts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Endures noise levels from moderate to extremely noisy (75%).

VISION REQUIREMENTS: The worker is required to be examined and show proof of being examined no less than every 10 years to ensure natural or corrected near-distance visual acuity in at least one eye, and for color perception using the Ishihara Test or the Farnsworth D-15 Test. 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the dockmaster. Coordinates various operations with multiple trades. Oversees the daily operations