Assistant Chief Test Engineer - STO

About the role

The Shipyard Test Organization is seeking a highly motivated and engaged 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 provide oversight and coordination of all Steam & Electric Plant and Hull, Mechanical & Electrical testing in accordance with NAVSEA 0905-485-6010 and the Steam & Electrical Plant Manual for Control of Testing and Plant Conditions.

The Assistant Chief Test Engineer will be dedicated to the continuous development of their salary and hourly crew, with a strong focus on Quality, Safety, Shipbuilding Velocity, and People. They will uphold the Shipyard Test Organization pillars of Formality, Procedural Compliance, Integrity, Ownership, and Planning.

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), and 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 in accordance with 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.
• Qualify and maintain qualification as Non-Nuclear Shift Test Engineer (compensated with a premium upon completion).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in the Non-nuclear, Nuclear, or NPES Test Organizations (or equivalent external test/engineering experience), having achieved a minimum rank of Test Engineer and/or Test Supervisor, or Shipyard experience as a General Foreman.
• 8+ years of USN experience.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout work controls.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Business Management (other Engineering and Business degrees will be considered).
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience.
• Project Management Experience.

Skills

• Ability to interpret schematics and isometrics.

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting.

Environmental Attributes

• Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet.