Front Line Supervisor, Electrical Power Test

Transmission & Distribution World; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works is seeking a role focused on safety leadership and electrical construction execution in a marine environment. The successful candidate will champion safety standards, supervise electrical construction activities, and ensure first‑time quality while coordinating with area management to align resources with schedules.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years in marine electrical testing and system activation, with experience in test procedures and

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: College-level electrical training or military A-school.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in marine electrical testing and system activation.
• Experience with test procedures and lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: champion BIW safety culture and enforce safety standards.
• Project Execution: lead electrical construction activities to support schedules and ensure first-time quality.
• Operational Management: provide technical guidance to mechanics and manage timekeeping and productivity.
• Mentoring & Team Development: mentor mechanics and promote continued learning and skills development.
• Continuous Improvement: apply BOS principles and focus on workmanship quality.

Skills

Marine electrical testing

System activation

Safety leadership

Lock-out/tag-out

Education

High school diploma or GED

College-level electrical training or military A‑school

Job description

Job Description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $88,000 - $115,000/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 the quality of work performed; ensure first-time quality through proper oversight and training.
  • - Support Plan of the Week (POW) execution and coordinate with area management to align resources with operational needs.
• Operational Management:
  
  • - Participate in efforts to improve efficiency and optimization.
  • - Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics.
  • - Ensure accountability of task and goal completion.
  • - Understand, support, and administer the union labor contract.
  • - Use electronic time accounting system (WFM) to maintain employees’ time, overtime, and work order charges daily.
• Mentoring & Team Development:
  
  • - Mentor mechanics by developing their technical knowledge and ability to execute daily objectives.
  • - Ensure procedures and process controls are well-documented and communicated to the personnel charged with executing the tasks.
  • - Promote continuous learning and skills development for mechanics.
• Continuous Improvement:
  
  • - Participate in Business Operating System (BOS) principles and productivity enhancements.
  • - Focus on the quality of trade’s workmanship to ensure quality standards.
  • - Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• College level training or military A-school electrical training.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in marine electrical testing and system activation.
• Experience working with test and activation procedures.
• Experience working with lock-out/tag-out procedures.