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Naval Architect

Nassco • Norfolk, VA, US
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Company : National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit.In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn moreabout our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO.Come join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Engineering department. This position specifically islocated in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Naval Architect for the 1st shift.

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance : No Clearance

  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)
  • Provide engineering support to a variety of shipboard repair projects at various work sites in compliance with customer quality, schedule, and requirements
  • Communicate with and provide engineering support to a variety of trade shops, production work, planning function, or project work when needed
  • Prepare and maintain, design studies, proposals, sketches, purchase specifications, engineering calculations, test memos, and other engineering support as directed by the Director of Planning, Engineering and Scheduling with little technical guidance
  • Performs in a professional position requiring high level of specialized knowledge and experience
  • POSITION DEMANDS (Education / Training)
  • Typically has a ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in an Naval Architecture
  • PE License is desirable
  • FEA Certificate / experience is desirable

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)

  • 5 years shipboard repair experience within a public or private shipyard and / or ship systems operation with a Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Fully competent to perform engineering tasks and responsibilities; well-rounded ability in multiple systems
  • Familiarity with shipboard equipment
  • Ability to understand and apply regulatory body rules and regulations, US Navy, and Industry Standards
  • Demonstrated technical writing skills
  • Demonstrated AutoCAD skills
  • Demonstrated Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) skills
  • Experience of US Navy ship maintenance and repair processes and techniques preferred
  • Experience in ship technical problem resolution especially with hull, machinery, and coatings preferred
  • Ability to assess customer technical requirements, analyze technical problems, identify, develop, and apply appropriate solutions utilizing customer technical standards
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing complex technical issues involving factual, qualitative, or abstract information including concise rationales for conclusions or recommendations
  • Ability to represent the company's position on various technical matters in a professional and courteous manner; takes ownership and accountability for their engineering responsibilities, possesses indisputable subject matter knowledge
  • Ability to work aboard marine vessels, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), travel locally or when requested by senior management, travel to remote locations, and to work nights and weekends during peak workloads or when requested by Director of Planning, Engineering and Scheduling
  • Ability to gain access to government facilities, to obtain a DoD security clearance, and to obtain a CAC card once employed by the company
  • Ability to analyze complex problems; researches and synthesizes data; proposes unique solutions and alternatives requiring considerable innovation
  • Serves as engineering leader and technical coordinator for projects
  • Leads, trains, and mentors other engineering personnel in the duties and responsibilities of the department
  • Assists in preparing bid and proposal products in accordance with customer requirements
  • Serves as one of the primary points of contacts for customers
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Carrying

    Lifting

    Walking

    Climbing

    Pulling

    Must be able to go on vessels

    Visual Requirements :

    Crouching

    Standing

    Hearing

    Stooping

    Other : Kneeling

    Talking

    Visual Requirements : The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity within arm's reach or performing tasks of a non-repetitive nature

  • WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
  • Reports to the Director of Planning, Engineering and Scheduling; Will have no direct reports
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with various internal and external customers, including high ranking individuals both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to function within the company and oversee engineering projects with minimal oversight and guidance
  • Will be informed of priorities and allowed to schedule work as necessary to complete required tasks with minimal guidance
  • Ability to serve as engineering leader and technical coordinator for projects
  • PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform engineering analysis of ship stability and dry dock block loading to support the docking of U.S. Navy vessels
  • Design dry dock block arrangement based on U. S. Navy Docking Drawings
  • Perform detailed mooring arrangements and calculations for ships moored within the shipyard to ensure the requirements of the U.S. Navy Heavy Weather Requirements are satisfied.
  • Prepare line handling drawings for the movement of vessels into and out of the dry dock.
  • Prepare pumping plans for the docking and undocking of vessels.
  • Provide technical guidance to the Dockmaster and Facility Managers for the maintenance and repair of a floating dry dock, and facility infrastructure and equipment.
  • Perform structural and mechanical designs and calculations for both Facilities and Production.
  • Assist Dockmaster with barges, piers, bulkheads, mooring, hull inspections, cofferdam installations, and underwater inspections.
  • Assists Dockmaster to insure NASSCO maintains its MIL STD 1625D (or latest revision) certification of "SPEEDE" dry dock
  • Assist Dockmaster for maintaining drydock in ABS classification.
  • Oversees and supports the Dock Crew with block placement.
  • Assists Dockmaster in determining safe mooring locations for vessels in the shipyard.
  • Engages with consultants, vendors, contractors to troubleshoot and develop scope of work.
  • Provide technical assistance to production trades in the accomplishment of work items; provide resolutions for technical issues and problems; attend meetings, as required, pertaining to engineering and technical issues and present technical positions in a professional and courteous manner
  • Provide engineering calculations / analysis to support work in planning and execution stages
  • Develop drawings / sketches / BOMs using CAD software
  • Research and analyze various shipboard complex problems and propose solutions
  • Provide assistance to other engineers upon request; functions as checker / approver for engineering items
  • Ensure all products developed are in accordance with the company and customer's quality, schedule, and cost
  • Demonstrates professional and business skill aptitude
  • Represents company on official business, as directed, for engineering matters
  • Other items as directed by the Director of Planning, Engineering and Scheduling
  • ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Responsible for providing engineering support for a variety of shipboard repair projects at various work sites, trade shops, production work, planning function, or project work as directed by the Director of Planning, Engineering and Scheduling
  • Responsible for completing all tasks within schedule, budget and quality commitments; work products are accurate and conform to high standards of quality
  • General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

    To learn more about applicant rights under federal law, click here :

    If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.

    For Norfolk, call (757) 543-6801. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications

    Nearest Major Market : Hampton Roads

    Job Segment : Facilities, Security Clearance, Engineer, Defense, Military, Operations, Government, Engineering

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