Chief Docking Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

In this role as Chief Docking Engineer, the duties include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the US Navy floating dry-dock SHIPPINGPORT (ARDM 4) under a Government Owned - Contractor Operated (GOCO) contract. Responsible for the direct supervision of 37 personnel in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the floating dry-dock including but not limited to safety, procedural compliance and training essential to maintaining facility certification which also includes the dry-dock's two (2) 25 Ton Portal Gantry Cranes. Oversee the docking and undocking evolutions, to include liaising with various levels of management within the organization to obtain the requisite support for each evolution and the docked ship's lay-day period. Develop a working knowledge of the GOCO contract and manage the contracted budget and additionally manage the separate contract and budget for each docking period. Pursue qualification/re-qualification as a Facility Operations Supervisor (FOS / Dockmaster) per MIL-STD-1625. Must gain sufficient level of knowledge of all dry-dock systems to support training and qualification program as well as changes and approval of operating procedures. Must have knowledge and experience with MIL-STD-1625 and Naval Ship's Technical Manual Chapter 997. Capable of liaising with all levels of management and US Navy personnel, e.g. Naval Submarine Support Facility, Naval Submarine Base New London, Ship's Commanding Officers, Supervisor of Shipbuilding & Overhaul Groton(SSGR), Commander Submarine Forces Atlantic Fleet, Naval Sea Systems Command(NAVSEA), Naval Shipyard Staff, Board of Inspection & Survey and Naval Reactors. Knowledgeable of the Navy's Maintenance & Material Management (3M) Program, Navy Supply System and the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual in order to support the planning and execution of periodic maintenance periods, a five (5) year pier service craft overhaul (SCO) and 10 year docking service craft overhaul (DSCO); to include all MIL-STD-1625 requirements. Develop a working knowledge of the cranes, crane maintenance and certification programing accordance with the NAVSEA Lifting Standard and the Electric Boat Lifting & Handling Program. Submit required periodic (situational, monthly and annual) reports; submit changes to and/or updates to dry-dock operating procedures to NAVSEA via SSGR for review and approval. Ensure all dry-dock operations are in compliance with both SUBASE, CT State and Federal environmental regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
4+ years of drydock experience
Previous drydock experience in a supervisory or managerial position
Strong communication skills.
Strong PC/Administrative proficency (MS Office Suite).
Must qualify as a Limited Radiation Worker.
Must obtain an initial Interim Secret Clearance and eventual full Secret Clearance as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of NAVSEA Drydock Training Course and Exam
Qualified as a Docking Officer / FOS - Navy/Military Experience
Has an Active Secret clearance OR has held one within the last 10 years

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the US Navy floating dry-dock SHIPPINGPORT (ARDM 4) under a Government Owned - Contractor Operated (GOCO) contract.
Responsible for the direct supervision of 37 personnel in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the floating dry-dock including but not limited to safety, procedural compliance and training essential to maintaining facility certification which also includes the dry-dock's two (2) 25 Ton Portal Gantry Cranes.
Oversee the docking and undocking evolutions, to include liaising with various levels of management within the organization to obtain the requisite support for each evolution and the docked ship's lay-day period.
Develop a working knowledge of the GOCO contract and manage the contracted budget and additionally manage the separate contract and budget for each docking period.
Pursue qualification/re-qualification as a Facility Operations Supervisor (FOS / Dockmaster) per MIL-STD-1625.
Must gain sufficient level of knowledge of all dry-dock systems to support training and qualification program as well as changes and approval of operating procedures.
Must have knowledge and experience with MIL-STD-1625 and Naval Ship's Technical Manual Chapter 997.
Capable of liaising with all levels of management and US Navy personnel, e.g. Naval Submarine Support Facility, Naval Submarine Base New London, Ship's Commanding Officers, Supervisor of Shipbuilding & Overhaul Groton(SSGR), Commander Submarine Forces Atlantic Fleet, Naval Sea Systems Command(NAVSEA), Naval Shipyard Staff, Board of Inspection & Survey and Naval Reactors.
Knowledgeable of the Navy's Maintenance & Material Management (3M) Program, Navy Supply System and the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual in order to support the planning and execution of periodic maintenance periods, a five (5) year pier service craft overhaul (SCO) and 10 year docking service craft overhaul (DSCO); to include all MIL-STD-1625 requirements.
Develop a working knowledge of the cranes, crane maintenance and certification programing accordance with the NAVSEA Lifting Standard and the Electric Boat Lifting & Handling Program.
Submit required periodic (situational, monthly and annual) reports; submit changes to and/or updates to dry-dock operating procedures to NAVSEA via SSGR for review and approval.
Ensure all dry-dock operations are in compliance with both SUBASE, CT State and Federal environmental regulations.