Test Supervisor - Sea Trials

Overview

The Shipyard Test Organization (STO) Sea Trials Group is responsible for planning and executing all Electric Boat sea trials including New Construction (Builder’s) 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
• Working closely with Executive Staff and Navy Commands while at-sea to complete sea trials
• Scheduling and training with Ship’s Force for sea trials events in the classroom and onboard the ship
• Standing Control Room Watch to coordinate sea trial testing with the Ship’s 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 Ship’s Management and Trade Departments to prepare for sea trials (e.g., attend PODs, support boat walkthroughs, submit move requests for sea trials equipment)
• 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

The candidate should possess excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), multi-tasking skills in order to successfully perform the responsibilities listed above. The candidate should expect and be willing to work in several environments including office, shop/production, pier side, and onboard submarines at-sea.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED
• SECRET clearance or higher
• 5+ years of previous Electric Boat / Shipyard / Naval Experience / Engineering Experience
• Ability to pass a physical examination in accordance with OPNAVINST 6420.1B

PREFERRED:

• 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
• 5+ years of experience in Shipyard Test 
• Lockout/Tagout experience

Skills

SKILLS:

• Leadership
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Presenting to large groups
• Multi-tasking
• Project management
• Troubleshooting
• Strategic planning
• Ability to plan and coordinate complex projects involving multiple internal and external organizations in a demanding technical environment

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet