What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineering Test Manager position at General Dynamics Electric Boat?
**Job Summary**
The General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Chief Test Engineer to support the project Chief Test Engineer in the planning, preparation, and execution of the STO Test program for a new construction Virginia Class hull.
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing oversight and coordination of all Steam & Electric Plant and Hull, Mechanical & Electrical testing in accordance with NAVSEA and Steam & Electrical Plant Manual for Control of Testing and Plant Conditions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on Quality, Safety, Shipbuilding Velocity, and People, upholding the Shipyard Test Organization pillars of Formality, Procedural Compliance, Integrity, Ownership, and Planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage and develop a team of 2-6 Test Supervisors, and an hourly workforce of 15-40 hourly mechanical and electrical technicians.
- Strict adherence to all CONOPs initiatives: Red Work/Green Work, Test Form Prosecution, OWL (Operations Worklist), Workforce Efficiency.
- Professionally interface with various entities: Ships Management, Ships Force, JPTG, Naval Reactors, Vendors, and all supporting shipyard trades and engineering.
- Develop the 3-week testing plan IAW the STO Playbook and collaborate with Trade and Nuclear leadership to ensure interdepartmental partnership.
- Direct the performance of all HM&E/S&EP testing assigned.
- Control temporary shipboard systems and utilities installation, such as shore power, cooling water, steam, air, and other gases used in support of testing, system operation, and control of ships conditions.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable procedures and instructions.
- Maintain stringent controls and coordination of all activities involving system reentry and restoration and/or affecting ship's conditions (Watertight Integrity Permits) in accordance with all SSP and Work Control procedures.
- Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification as Non-Nuclear Shift Test Engineer. This qualification is compensated with a premium upon completion.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years of experience in salary leadership roles in the Non-nuclear or Nuclear Test Organization or Shipyard experience as a General Foreman or equivalent. 6 years USN experience will be accepted in lieu of shipyard experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Business Management. Other Engineering and Business degrees will be considered.
- Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience
Physical Qualifications:
Climbing, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes:
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
