About this role
Overview
The Electric Boat shipyard is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth, with existing facilities undergoing renovations and new buildings under construction with more to come. Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for shaping the future of the shipyard.
This role within the Facilities Engineering Department includes two main duties, troubleshooting/maintaining existing shipyard infrastructure systems and new construction project management. Responsibilities for project management includes scope development, preparing bid documents, vendor selection, securing funding, preparing purchase requisitions and in field project management of vendors and EB personnel all while maintaining the project budget, project schedule and project documents.
Candidates should be well rounded and be expected to work on the following:
- All aspects of docks and building envelopes, shipyard roadways, crane rail systems, underground utility systems, roofs systems, water based systems (fire protection, potable, sanitary sewage), compressed gas systems (nitrogen, argon, oxygen, propane), compressed air systems (high pressure air, low pressure air) boiler and steam systems, HVAC, industrial ventilation, submarine support system (land based steaming, salt water cooling), waste water treatment plant and water purification plant.
Qualifications
Required:
- Associates Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture
- 2+ years of experience in facilities engineering, plant engineering or construction
Preferred:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture
Skills
- Knowledge of state and local building codes
- Candidate will interface with local city building officials as well as Naval oversight.
- Candidate must be self-motivating, be able to work independently, possess good communications skills and be proficient technically.
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, WetOther facts
About General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
What you'll do
- The Facilities Project Manager will troubleshoot and maintain existing shipyard infrastructure systems while managing new construction projects. Responsibilities include scope development, vendor selection, and in-field project management to ensure adherence to budget and schedule.
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