Ship Superintendent - Columbia Ship's Management

Overview

This position is for D270 COLUMBIA Ship Management in Groton, CT.  The selected candidate will be responsible for Forward, Aft and/or Exterior activities associated with the construction of the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (SSBN826). This is a second shift position. 

Ship Management’s primary responsibility is to drive critical and controlling path items for the ship and modules under their cognizance.  In support of this mission, the Ship Superintendent responsibilities include but are not limited to: maintaining ARTEMIS schedules, cost and progress, work order attainment, inspection processes, design deliverables, material availability, Test coordination/integration and interface with internal and external senior leadership.  In order to accomplish this function, the Ship Superintendent manages the work onboard the modules by coordinating manpower requirements through the Operations Resource Managers. 

The Ship Superintendent, in addition to interfacing with Operations, also interfaces with Design, Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Planning, and the Program Office to resolve all items affecting Ship's Construction. The Ship Superintendent holds periodic ship progress meetings to coordinate trade activities and to provide guidance to all departments and functions supporting Ship's construction relative to the Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule and Process Improvements objectives. 

The Ship Superintendent interfaces with the NAVY customer to discuss concerns and issues and to provide overall program or specific task status, as requested. 

Foundational Competencies of an Area Superintendent:

• Building Trust
• Communication
• Approachability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Listening
• Managing Priorities
• Accountability
• Decisiveness
• Production/Results
• Safety
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Uphold Electric Boat’s Core Values and hold others accountable to do the same
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• 4+ years of EB experience in engineering, test, program office, or shipyard trades - OR - 5+ years of outside experience in manufacturing/operations in a field of project management, construction, military, planning, construction engineering field or shipyard trade
• Available to work any shift, extended hours and weekends as business needs dictate.  

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or another related technical field
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, MS project, TeamCenter, and  Lotus Notes

Skills

Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Project management skills
• Able to promote a positive team environment
• Able to articulate and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management and the customer

Physical Qualifications

Environmental Attributes