STO-Mechanical Test - Virginia and Columbia Programs

Electric Boats$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent + 2 years trade or vocational school training
  • 3+ years of mechanical experience with troubleshooting
  • Experience through technical schooling, industry experience, or military training
  • Preferred experience in Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
  • Lockout/Tagout experience preferred
  • Current DOD Secret Clearance is a plus
  • Ability to read and interpret system diagrams, blueprints, and schematics

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute test sequences per Virginia and Columbia Class guidelines
  • Conduct complex testing and troubleshooting of various systems
  • Review Test Forms in compliance with CONOPs
  • Collaborate with trades for system turnover and efficiency
  • Conduct safety walkthroughs and participate in a surveillance program
  • Interface professionally with various entities including Nuclear Test and Engineering
  • Teach and demonstrate operation of ship systems

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Possibility of overtime for major milestone events
  • Work in a dynamic and challenging environment
  • Collaboration with a skilled and experienced team
  • Engagement in significant defense projects
  • Exposure to complex mechanical systems and state-of-the-art technologies
Full Job Description
Overview

Shipyard Test Organization (D272) is seeking highly motivated candidates to lead and instruct STO-Mechanical Testers in the safe conduct of Virginia and 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 Virginia and Columbia Class playbook
  • 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 and 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
  • Overtime availability to accommodate major milestones and key event testing as required


Qualifications

Required:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent +2 years trade or vocational school training
  • 3+ years of Mechanical experience and troubleshooting through Technical schooling, industry experience or Military training

Preferred:
  • Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Experience
  • Lockout / Tagout experience
  • Current DOD Secret Clearance


Skills

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


Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

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

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