Test Engineer - (Ships Safety/CASCON Watch)

About the Role

Perform all functions of a Ships Safety Watch (SSW), CASCON Operator, and Department 272 Point of Contact (POC) in accordance with NAVSEA 0905-485-6010 Manual for the Control of Testing and Ship Conditions and all local Shipyard Standard Procedures (SSP), Multi-Department Directions (MDD), and Single Department Directions (SDD).

• Maintain a continuous patrol of the ship, topside and below decks, and adjacent areas.
• Maintain Ship Safety Watch Logs, noting and reporting all violations of prescribed procedures or abnormalities related to ship security, safety, and watertight integrity.
• Immediately report hazardous conditions such as changes in draft, trim, or list, with particular attention to:
  • Smoke, fire, or abnormal temperatures
  • Leaks in ship or temporary service systems
  • Door, hatch, and passageway clearance, including quick disconnects on cables, hoses, or lines
  • Fire extinguishers properly located with up-to-date weight inspection records
  • Air bubbles below waterline and safety draft marks, trim, and list
• In the event of fire or flooding, report the casualty and take action to control or limit its spread per procedures.

As a CASCON operator, operate the Shipyard CASCON system, including sounding alarms, making public address announcements for casualties, and communicating with Electric Boat’s emergency response organizations, Ships Management, and Ships Force.

As a Department 272 POC, respond to Ship Safety-related problems when a Ships Safety Officer is unavailable. Patrol the shipyard and review SSW and Roving Security Patrol logs for unusual occurrences.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the CASCON system for emergency response.
• Patrol assigned ships and shipyard areas to ensure safety and security compliance.
• Review and maintain logs for SSW and Roving Security Patrols.
• Respond to emergencies and take corrective actions per established procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2–12 years of experience in work and/or testing involving submarine ship systems or hold a Navy qualification in submarines as a minimum.
• Knowledgeable of compartment characteristics, tank and access arrangements, and shipyard regulations, instructions, and orders pertaining to security, safety, and watertight integrity.
• Familiarity with shipyard tagout procedures (IAW SSP 7.39).
• Working knowledge of Watertight Integrity Permits (WIP), High Risk Evolutions, Safety Plan of the Day (SPOD), Drills, and associated SSPs and DIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified in Submarines.

Skills

• Ability to complete Electric Boat 6010 School.
• Ability to complete qualifications as a Ship Safety Watch and CASCON operator per department qualification card.

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

• Exposure to acids or alkalis
• Cold and hot temperatures
• Dry, dusty, or wet conditions
• Fumes
• Inside and outside environments
• Noise
• Oily surfaces