Front Line Supervisor, Electrical Power Test

Transmission & Distribution World; Bath, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Iron Works seeks an experienced Marine Electrical Technician to lead and execute electrical construction activities, ensure first-time quality, and support safety and efficiency.

You will mentor mechanics, document procedures, and participate in BOS-based improvements, using timekeeping and union contract understanding.

Requires high school diploma or GED, 5+ years marine electrical testing, and experience with lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures across operations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical testing

Safety leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Process documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

College electrical training

Military A-school electrical training

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $71,600 – $90,700/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 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.