Section Manager, Hull Test - 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

United States, Maine, Bath

700 Washington Street (Show on map)

Jan 02, 2025

Section Manager, Hull Test - 2nd Shift

Location

US-ME-Bath

Req ID

2024-4434

Remaining Positions

Post End Date

1/16/2025

Category

Management

Salary Grade

Shift

2nd

Job Description

Responsible for management of all 2^nd shift Test and Activation operations on multiple hulls related to the grooming, testing, and operation of shipboard equipment and systems, reporting to the Director, Test and Trials.

Matrix report to the Hull Chief Superintendent and integrate with the hull's 2^nd shift management team.
Support the Hull Test Managers overall responsibility for their assigned hulls, providing leadership oversight of 2^nd shift test activities on the various hulls to ensure each successfully executes the respective Hull Test Managers' plans of the week within approved staffing budgets and shipyard schedules.
Ensure test work continuing across shifts is efficiently and effectively handed-off between the two shifts. Manage shift turnover meetings and night-notes to facilitate such handoffs.
Maintain a culture of strict compliance with procedures (e.g. Test, Quality, Safety, etc.). Ensure all Test and Trials activities are conducted safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
Work closely with counterparts in other BIW departments/divisions in problem solving and technical issue resolution.
Work closely with the Hull Managers and Chief Superintendents to coordinate test and construction activities on 2^nd.
Participate in and direct dock trials and sea trial activities.
Ensure a safe, clean, working environment is maintained at all times during the construction and test process.
Coordinate and/or facilitate the resolution of any barriers, either production or pre-production, that could impede the achievement of scheduled events.
Work in accordance with all union agreements and promote teamwork.
Work to identify, develop, and implement cost and schedule reduction initiatives.
Ensure the final product is built to all QA requirements and inspection procedures with proper documentation.
Maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity and credibility with all customers, i.e. Supship Bath, Ships Force, QC, etc.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

BS degree in related technical field or 7 years (F) of relevant experience in Marine Manufacturing, Merchant Marine operations, or U.S. Navy operations and leadership.
USCG Engineer License preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

Minimum of 7 years of relevant Marine Engineering experience (Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and/or Shipbuilding) and 5 years years of supervisory experience required.
Shipyard test and activation experience preferred.
Merchant Marine operational experience preferred
USN Gas Turbine qualifications and operational experience as Chief Engineer / Main Propulsion Assistant / Engineering Officer of the Watch preferred.
General computer skills, including competence with Microsoft Office Suite, Intranet and data systems, and web-based data management tools required.
Ability to lead test and activation team in both in-yard and at-sea environments required.
Ability to work independently on complex systems and issues.
Ability to deal with technical problems and effectively communicate issues to all involved.
Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with customer counterparts and representatives, while promoting the same with subordinates.
Problem resolution and root cause identification skills.
Ability and desire to work in a team environment.
Ability to work multiple priorities and be flexible.

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