Shipyard Test Organization (D272) is seeking highly motivated candidates to lead and instruct STO-Electrical Testers in the safe conduct of Columbia Class Steam and Electric Plant systems, Weapons, and Hull, Mechanical and Auxiliary systems which may include testing on Sea Trials. The successful candidate will be skilled in the proper planning and preparation required to execute Non-Nuclear Testing in accordance with testing guidelines with the highest level of formality and procedural compliance.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Test sequence planning in accordance with Columbia Class playbook
- Facilitate instruction of Electrical Testers on the deck plate
- Ability to accomplish complex testing and troubleshooting of Power Conversion Modules and Power Distribution Systems
- Complete Test Form daily IAW with CONOPs Test Form Prosecution and participate in Electrical Surveillance program
- Conduct professional interface with variance entities as needed: Nuclear Test, USN, NAVSEA, Naval Reactors, Engineering, and Vendors
- Partner with Trades and Test Supervision to coordinate interdepartmental support on the deckplate to increase workforce efficiency and ensure first time quality
- Ability to achieve and maintain Qualifications in Columbia Class Steam and Electric Plant
- Ability to read, interpret and teach schematic and electrical system diagram knowledge to perform Lockout/Tag-out of ship systems in accordance with shipyard standard procedures
- Demonstrate proper operation of ships Electric Plant systems both on hull and in learning module setting
- Operate with the highest level of integrity and formality with strict compliance on material history and handling
- Flexible schedule to accommodate major milestone and key event testing as required
Required:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience in STO or Electrical Test experience. 4+ years of US Navy or Military experience will be accepted in lieu of STO/Electrical Test experience.
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering; other Engineering disciplines will be considered
- Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Experience
- Current DOD Secret Clearance
- Candidates must be able to read & work from electrical system diagrams and schematics
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2+ years of STO or electrical test experience
- 4+ years of U.S. Navy or military experience may substitute for STO or electrical test experience
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another engineering discipline
- Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience
- Current Department of Defense Secret clearance
- Ability to read and work from electrical system diagrams and schematics
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What We Do
General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, constructs, and provides lifecycle support for submarines serving the U.S. Navy. Established in 1899, the company has a longstanding role in submarine design and construction. Its mission combines engineering, shipbuilding, and long-term support capabilities to deliver and sustain undersea vessels throughout their operational lifecycles in support of the U.S. Navy and national defense programs.
