STO Test-Mechanic - Virginia Class - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position

STO Test-Mechanic - Virginia Class

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2023-9602
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 39
Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades
EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Safety - People - Quality - Shipbuilding Velocity

STO D272 is seeking highly motivated, engaged Mechanics to expand our capacity and capabilities on backshift and drive velocity of shipboard testing of all the non-nuclear mechanical system aboard Virginia Class Submarines. Qualified candidates shall exhibit the level of formality and procedural compliance needed to execute Steam & Electric Plant, Auxilliary and Weapons system testing on new construction and overhaul and repair projects.

The Shipyard Test Organization is the premier trade made up of a team of world class testers who have the knowledge and skill to be the last in line delivering the most capable warships to the U.S. Navy. In STO, we are a learning organization that operates daily on our foundational pillars of proper planning, integrity, and ownership to complete operational testing with the highest level of formality.

Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Perform hydrostatic testing of all Shipboard, Steam and Electric Plant, Auxiliary and Weapons systems.
• Exhibit high moral character and integrity required to certify NAVSEA test requirements
• Exhibit the ability to read and understand various system and test diagrams/drawings required for all mechanical system testing.
• Work onboard submarines under construction during all phases of construction in all types of weather.
• Work requires heavy lifting, pulling and climbing (ladders) and work in tight/confined spaces for extended periods of time.
• Install, maintain and remove test equipment (hoses, fittings, test pumps, etc.) and have the ability to understand the different types of test equipment, fittings and hoses for each system and apply them correctly per system requirements.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Training and Qualifications:

Shipyard Test personnel are required to complete and maintain qualifications in the following areas:

• perform watch standing duties to include: operate ships mechanical systems; roving watches required for ship safety, or to monitor mechanical systems required as part of the construction.
• perform mechanical operational testing of all Steam and Electric Plant, Hydraulic and Weapons systems which may include going on sea trials.
• work controls qualification as a safety technician which requires making systems safe for trade work utilizing Electric Boats Lock out/Tag out procedures.
• training to use radiological dosimetry to work within radiological controlled areas when required.
• training to maintain the requirements for system cleanliness

Responsibilities

• Attention to detail
• Mechanical skills (ability to work with a variety of mechanical tools)
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to attend and pass required school for specific qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Prior US Naval submarine system experience or prior testing experience with shipboard systems.
• Prior military training or mechanical training from Vocational, Technical or Community College.
• Type II or Universal Freon certification as defined by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout procedures and ability to interpret blueprints, system diagrams, and schematics

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