Test Supervisor - Sea Trials

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.

REQUIRED:

• 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

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
• Lockout/Tagout experience

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