Test & Trials Engineer

Summary

Perform and conduct all Test and Trials operations, prepare Test Procedure documentation, maintain Test Schedule, ensure completeness and accuracy of completed Test paper work and related reports. Coordinate and integrate test conduct with Outfitting Production work and deal effectively with Regulatory Bodies and Customer representatives. Reports directly to Senior Test & Trials Engineer, Supervises various trades as required.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Test Procedure preparation, conduct and reporting.
• Test Coordination
• Test Planning and pre-test Instructions
• LMS Reporting
• Supervise, work with and train test crew personnel
• Hands on operation of systems and equipment
• Fill in as Working Test Supervisor
• Cookordination test conduct between Production, Test, QA, Customer, and Regulatory Bodies
• Assign work
• Perform other tasks as required or assigned by the Test Manager
• Manage and progress work being accomplished by subcontractors/repair facility.

Skills And Qualifications

• Associate degree in Marine Field (or equivalent training) and a minimum of -3 years’ experience Operating Shipboard Machinery.
• Proven experience in Marine Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Centralized Controls System Operations, Deck Machinery, Cargo Handling Systems, Ballast Systems, Personnel Management, Quality Assurance, Planning and be familiar with Shipboard Operations.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with the Navy in the Ship Acceptance Test Program as well as familiarity with ABS and Coast Guard requirements.
• Ability to interpret Building Specifications and Regulatory Rules to be able to prepare written Test Procedures for Shipboard Testing.
• Ability to utilize computer based Word Processing Software to create Test Documentation.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb on and around ships, including stairs, ladders, masts, and scaffolding.
• Must be able to work around moving machinery, at heights and in confining or restricted spaces aboard vessels under construction/repair.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations.
• Must be able to operate High Reach equipment, Sky Climbers and Dock arms.
• Physical dexterity must allow for bending and reaching.
• Requires extended periods of standing and walking (8 hr/day).
• Specific vision ability required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Must have good eye/hand coordination.
• Must be physically able to commute to various areas in shipyard.

PAYSCALE

$86,400- $131,400

Benefits

• Medical & Dental insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts/HSAs
• Life and disability insurance
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Wellness coaching
• An onsite health services

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.