Docking Supervisor

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Docking Supervisor to lead a team of Dock Crew Technicians responsible for operating and maintaining submarine docking facilities and related barges. The role requires guiding the crew, ensuring procedural compliance, and coordinating with multiple shipyards.

Travel to Groton, Quonset Point, HII‑NNS, Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Philadelphia Naval Shipyard is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year EB docking experience.
• 3+ years combined docking and leadership experience.
• 1+ year EB experience and an Engineering degree in a related field.
• Ability to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.
• Ability to obtain or already possess a SECRET Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
• Ability to obtain DBIDS credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and overall direction to a team of Dock Crew Technicians who operate and maintain the Sea Shuttle Transport Barge, HOLLAND Transport Barge, Floating Dry Dock ATLAS, Graving Dock 1, Graving Dock 2, and Graving Dock 3, including the caisson and launch pontoon.
• Lead docking, undocking, and transport of submarine sections by barge.
• Support department goals for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and continuous improvement.
• Travel between Groton, Quonset Point, HII‑NNS, Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Philadelphia Naval shipyard for the position.
• Set, assign, and measure daily goals; provide technical guidance, mentor, and motivate crew.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprints

Communication

Safety

Directing others

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

It is expected that the individual selected for this position will pursue the knowledge and qualifications required on all Docking Operations platforms and operations to assume the role of a Docking Supervisor, reporting to the General Foreman.

This position provides a platform to gain a working knowledge of various manufacturing environments and their relationships with other parts of Electric Boat’s business. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer or experienced tradesperson to advance into a career-building leadership position and gain valuable experience to support their career development.

In this role the selected candidate will be responsible for providing guidance and overall direction to a team of Dock Crew Technicians (mechanics and electricians) who operate and maintain the Sea Shuttle Transport Barge, HOLLAND Transport Barge, Floating Dry Dock ATLAS, Graving Dock 1, Graving Dock 2, and Graving Dock 3 to include the caisson and launch pontoon. The ability to launch, dock and undock, and transport submarine sections by barge is critical to Electric Boat’s business. The Docking Operations team performs all of these functions.

The dedication and commitment to ensure procedural compliance is a vital trait of a successful candidate. Must have the ability to set, assign, and measure daily goals, provide technical expertise, instruct, mentor, and motivate the crew. Support department goals for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and continuous improvement.

Travel between Groton, Quonset Point, HII‑NNS, Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Philadelphia Naval shipyard is required for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must meet one of the following:
  • 1+ years of EB docking experience
  • 3+ years of combined docking experience and leadership experience in a high-volume setting
  • 1+ years of EB experience and an Engineering degree in a related field
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
• Must be able to obtain or already possess a SECRET Security Clearance as a condition of employment
• Must be able to obtain DBIDS credential

Preferred

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership position.
• 4+ years of docking experience
• 3+ years of experience in a trade or engineering that interfaces with the Graving Docks, ATLAS, Holland and Sea Shuttle
• Previous management experience desired

Skills

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, policies, and procedures
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of employees and customers in various shipyards
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and evaluate situations in a changing work environment
• Core Competencies: safety, communication, building trust, directing others, managing priorities listening, production/results, interpersonal skills, managing and measuring work, perseverance

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet