Section Manager, Programs Fleet Services

Job Description

• Reports to the Manager, Fleet Services.
• Responsible and accountable for the supervision of a highly responsive, 365 day/year, 24 hr/day organization with representatives dispatched from Bath ME onboard Naval Vessels and/or to Naval Homeports worldwide.
• Spearheads the planning, coordination and supervision of the completion of shipboard incomplete new construction work, warranty and Government-tasked emergent repairs in the areas of Hull, Mechanical and Electrical.
• Assists with the resolution of alleged guarantee items and/or incomplete new construction work items.
• Provides support of ship exercises, tests and surveys, including Post Delivery Test & Trials, Combat Systems Ship's Qualification Trial, Final Contract Trials, Decking Survey, Corrosion Control Survey, etc. as required.
• Conducts daily interaction with the customers, including: Ship's Commanding Officer and Crew, SUPSHIP Bath, PMS-400D, Port Engineer and various Navy support organizations.
• Provides Class design/performance feedback & recommendations to the appropriate Government and/or BIW entities, to affect future Engineering Change Proposals, ShipAlts, maintenance and/or reduce potential rework.
• Contracts with, and provides project management and technical oversight of, subcontractors for industrial services, OEM tech rep services and other activities to plan and execute repairs and ship/system upgrades.
• Be on-call 24 hours/day, 365 days/year and prepared to travel on short notice anywhere in the world providing "rapid response" customer service.
• Special projects as assigned.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• At a minimum the candidate should possess an Associate's Degree in a technical or business discipline, and/or be a graduate of a shipyard apprentice program.
• An undergraduate degree in Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a similar discipline is preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Candidate should have (10+) years of collective experience in Marine Engineering, USN or Commercial Fleet Lifecycle Support in the areas of maintenance and repair.
• In-depth knowledge of DDG-51 Class Destroyers, along with experience gained in a Navy waterfront maintenance environment, will factor significantly in the selection process.
• Possess strong computer, oral, written, analytical and interpersonal skills, coupled with an ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.
• Project management and coordination skills required.
• Ability to plan, organize and execute project.
• ability to effectively manage multiple projects/assignments and meet schedule demands.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict and multiple priorities.
• Positive attitude towards a teaming environment and demonstrated ability to function as a contributing team member.
• Demonstrated self-initiative to accomplish tasks and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Enthusiasm for taking on new challenges and desire for follow-through and success.
• Ability to represent BIW's position on various production, contractual and technical matters in a professional yet assertive manner.
• Successful experience in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs.

This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)