Shipboard Test & Trials Lead

Birdon Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP/Life

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match

Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay

Employee referral program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Birdon America Inc. is seeking a Test and Trials Lead to coordinate production efforts of subcontractors and Birdon trades on assigned vessel(s) in Bayou La Batre, AL. The role emphasizes leadership, TEPP development, and test execution oversight.

The candidate will develop test plans, procedures, and reports, while liaising with production, superintendents and trade supervisors to ensure resources and prerequisites are in place. Strong shipbuilding/testing background required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Twelve+ years of shipbuilding experience, with at least seven years in testing.
• Previous supervision of multiple trades is preferred.
• Onboard ship engineering experience will be considered in lieu of shipbuilding experience.
• Ability to supervise and coach individuals.
• Knowledge of ship terminology and OSHA standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Develop Test and Evaluation Program Plan (TEPP).
• Develop Test Procedures and work with customer for development approval.
• Oversee and manage test execution per approved procedures.
• Produce Test and Inspection Reports for each completed test activity.
• Develop Ship Sea and Dock Trials Agenda and Plan.
• Provide Trial Status Reports.
• Assist in development of the Accepted Ship Report (ASR).
• Lead shipboard activities for inkling experiments.
• Oversee shipboard system testing, pipe testing, tank and watertight testing as required.
• Coordinate with Production Manager, Ship Superintendents and Trade Supervisors to ensure prerequisites are met.
• Ensure proper manpower is applied to each scheduled testing event.
• Attend work regularly and be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Comply with safety, ethics, environmental rules and company policies.
• Participate in design reviews from a systems operation view.
• Collaborate with Production Control to schedule tests and prerequisites.

Skills

Leadership

Test & Evaluation

Supervision

Shipbuilding knowledge

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Birdon America Inc. is seeking a Test and Trials Lead to coordinate production efforts of subcontractors and Birdon trades on assigned vessel(s) in Bayou La Batre, AL. The role emphasizes leadership, TEPP development, and test execution oversight.

The candidate will develop test plans, procedures, and reports, while liaising with production, superintendents and trade supervisors to ensure resources and prerequisites are in place. Strong shipbuilding/testing background required.