Job Description
Job Description
Test & Trials Lead
In this position, you will need to demonstrate strong leadership skills and industry knowledge to coordinate production efforts of all assigned subcontractors and Birdon direct trades on assigned vessel(s).
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop Test and Evaluation Program Plan (TEPP).
- Develop Test Procedures and work with customer for development approval.
- Maintain Test Procedure development schedule.
- Maintain Test Procedure execution schedule.
- Oversee and manage the test execution per the approved test procedure.
- Produce Test and Inspection Report 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 experiment.
- Responsible for shipboard systems testing, pipe testing, tank and other watertight testing as required.
- Liaison with Production Manager, Ship Superintendents and Trade Supervisors to ensure test pre-requisites are met prior to test.
- Liaison with Production Manager, Ship Superintendents and Trade Supervisors to ensure proper manpower is applied to each scheduled testing event as required.
- Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
- Comply with Company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties.
- Perform additional assignments as assigned.
- Ability to participate and add value to design reviews from a systems operation view.
- Ability to work with Production Control to schedule tests and their pre-requisites and their succeeding activities.
Qualifications / Skills / Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent preferred.
Minimum twelve (12) years’ experience in Shipbuilding of which a minimum of seven (7) years in testing.
Previous supervision of multiple trades preferred.
Onboard ship engineering experience will be considered in leu of shipbuilding experience.
Subcontract management a plus.
Ability to supervise and coach individuals.
Proactive manner demonstrating interpersonal skills.
Requires knowledge of and ship terminology, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software including Word, Excel, Project and Outlook
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, general business periodicals, professional documents, Company policies/procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, employees, government officials, and the public.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Behavioural Attributes: Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety consciousness, and multitasking
Birdon offers a full benefits package including:
Health/Dental/Vision
EAP/Life
STD/LTD
401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee referral program
Pet Insurance
Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees.
Birdon America Inc. 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing