Assistant Superintendent, Electrical

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays

Health coaching

Athletic trainers

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking an experienced electrical supervisor to lead safety culture and manage electrical construction activities, ensuring first-time quality across shipbuilding operations.

Role requires 5+ years in electrical trades, supervisory experience, and strong communication. The team emphasizes continuous learning, mentoring, and process improvements to optimize cost, schedule, and quality.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical or equivalent; 5 years working in electrical trade required.
• BIW graduate apprentice preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical processes within a manufacturing/shipbuilding environment required.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Excellent administrative skills with interpersonal, verbal and written communication, problem solving/decision making, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and multiple priorities.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures across operations.
• Ensure proper PPE use, hazard awareness, and adherence to safe work practices.
• Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.
• Lead execution of electrical construction activities to support ship/unit schedules.
• Monitor quality of work; ensure first-time quality through oversight and training.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Supervisors and mechanics.
• Support execution of Plan of the Week (POW) and coordinate with area management to align resources with operational needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical activities in assigned areas.
• Manage and recommend manpower moves within and between areas to support operational priorities.
• Resolve deck plate issues in coordination with area and trade leadership.
• Share responsibility with area management for performance in cost, schedule, and quality.
• Mentor Front Line Supervisors by developing their technical knowledge, leadership skills, and ability to execute daily objectives.
• Coach Supervisors on problem solving, team management, and trade best practices.
• Promote continuous learning and skills development for both Supervisors and mechanics.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce rework.
• Support BOS-aligned improvement activities and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and execution.

Skills

Electrical experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associates degree in electrical

BIW graduate apprentice preferred

5 years electrical trade experience

Tools

Earned Value Management System

Job description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $92,100 - $116,700/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures across operations.
• Ensure proper PPE use, hazard awareness, and adherence to safe work practices.
• Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

Project Execution

• Lead execution of electrical construction activities to support ship/unit schedules.
• Monitor quality of work performed; ensure first-time quality through proper oversight and training.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Supervisors and mechanics.
• Support execution of Plan of the Week (POW) and coordinate with area management to align resources with operational needs.

Operational Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical activities in assigned areas.
• Manage and recommend manpower moves within and between areas to support operational priorities.
• Resolve deck plate issues in coordination with area and trade leadership.
• Share responsibility with area management for performance in cost, schedule, and quality.

Mentoring & Team Development

• Mentor Front Line Supervisors by developing their technical knowledge, leadership skills, and ability to execute daily objectives.
• Coach Supervisors on problem solving, team management, and trade best practices.
• Promote continuous learning and skills development for both Supervisors and mechanics.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce rework.
• Support BOS-aligned improvement activities and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and execution.
• Associates degree in electrical OR equivalent 5 years working in an electrical trade required.
• BIW graduate apprentice preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical processes within a manufacturing/shipbuilding environment required.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Excellent administrative skills effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, problem solving/decision making, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and multiple priorities.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System preferred.