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Mechanical Test Engineer - NNTL - 2nd & 3rd shift - Virginia class

Groton, CTOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Virginia Class
Steam Plant
Weapons
Hydraulic systems
system diagrams
blueprints
schematics
Lockout/Tag-out
ship systems

Nice to have

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
DOD Secret Clearance

Role summary

The Shipyard Test Organization is seeking motivated candidates for backshift roles to lead and instruct Mechanical Testers on Virginia Class Steam and Electric Plant systems, Weapons, and Hull, Mechanical and Auxiliary systems. Responsibilities include test sequence planning, instructing testers, troubleshooting complex systems, reviewing test forms, partnering with trades for system turnover and efficiency, and interfacing with various entities like Nuclear Test, USN, NAVSEA, and Engineering. Candidates must be able to read and interpret system diagrams, blueprints, and schematics, and teach system operations and Lockout/Tag-out procedures. A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 3+ years of relevant mechanical, test, or military experience is required.

Overview

Shipyard Test Organization (D272) is seeking highly motivated candidates on backshift to lead and instruct STO-Mechanical Testers in the safe conduct of Virginia 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 Virginia Class playbook
Facilitate instruction of Mechanical Testers on the deck plate
Ability to accomplish complex testing and troubleshooting of Steam Plant, HPA, Weapons and Hydraulic systems
Complete Test Form review IAW CONOPs Test Form Prosecution, participate in Surveillance program and perform Safety walkthroughs
Partner with Trades on deckplate for system turnover, initial pressurization, troubleshooting and correction to increase workforce efficiency and first time quality
Conduct professional interface with variance entities as needed: Nuclear Test, USN, NAVSEA, Naval Reactors, Engineering, and Vendors
Ability to achieve and maintain Qualifications in Virginia Class Steam and Electric Plant
Ability to read, interpret and teach isometric and mechanical system diagram knowledge to perform Lockout/Tag-out of ship systems in accordance with shipyard standard procedures
Demonstrate proper operation of ships 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

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must meet one of the following:
- 3+ years of Mechanical experience
- 3+ years of Mechanical test or Shipyard Test experience or
- 3+ years Navy or Military experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Preferred:

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Experience
Current DOD Secret Clearance

Skills

Candidates must be able to read & work from system diagrams, blue prints and schematics

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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