Mechanical Test Engineer - CLB - 2nd Shift

Overview

Shipyard Test Organization (D272) is seeking highly motivated candidates to lead and instruct STO-Mechanical 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 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 Columbia 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

**These are 2nd shift positions. The schedule for these roles will either operate Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday.

Qualifications

Required: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in Mechanical, Mechanical Test, Shipyard Test or equivalent Navy or Military experience

Preferred: 

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering; other Engineering disciplines will be considered
• 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, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

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