Hull Mechanical & Electrical Systems Specialist

Position Description & Qualifications If you love important and challenging projects supporting the U.S. Navy, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco supports the Navy as prime for their Amphibious Assault & Connectors Program. This position is for a Hull Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) Systems specialist in the test division for the U.S. Navy’s Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Program Office, East New Orleans. This position reports to the SSC Test Officer/Director. Responsibilities include assisting in the coordination of tests, milestones, and trials requirements and functional support needed to execute the ship build to test plan and milestone management for the government as well as witnessing testing on board craft under construction. Provides support to the PMS 317 SSC Ship Test Program on the waterfront. In this role you will: Coordinate, review, evaluate and resolve complex engineering issues prepared by the shipbuilder, government contractor organizations or the government design agent to assure the SSC mechanical systems (Gas Turbine Engines, Propulsion Drive Train, Hydraulic and Lube Oil Systems, Control Surface Actuators, etc.) are installed and tested in accordance with the applicable test plan. This includes resolving system engineering, installation, testing and operational issues and supporting special event testing to proof system functionality and to resolve unique problems. The incumbent is required to witness testing dockside and on sea trials. Observe equipment and system performance. Document deficiencies. Resolve deficiencies or provide expert recommendation to the Test Director to assist in resolution. Provide waterfront support to the various project offices in the resolution of engineering and testing problems. Conduct and/or witness testing as requested by other SUPSHIP Departments or Naval activities. Review detail design drawings, shipboard system diagrams, vendor drawings, calculations, test procedures/reports, technical manuals, and purchase technical documents to ensure specification compliance, good engineering practice, and completeness of documentation. Review contract drawings, Government Furnished Information (GFI), Engineering Change Requests/Proposals, and other Government data and correspondence for completeness, technical accuracy, conflicts in direction and usefulness to the shipbuilder or detail design contractor. Coordinate with engineers and other testing personnel to prepare scopes to implement technical FMRs and provide assistance as requested to develop Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), such as providing comments and impacts to change proposals. Recommend changes to design build specifications, which would result in better‑designed ships at lower costs. Assist the Test Director in quantifying the financial impact of these actions and ensure contractual implementation. Provide technical insight within the ECP process to ensure processes are in place and monitored to ensure the technical adequacy of engineering review. Aide in the coordination of testing milestones, ship construction test, certification and trial and delivery efforts. Assist the Test Director during Builder’s Trial (BT) and Acceptance Trials (AT) to provide overall coordination and management of the trials. Review and analyze long‑range tests, trials and budgetary plans to ensure that all program requirements are accounted for and that information is consistent with the budgetary procedures and guidelines. Help to develop and maintain a Test/Trial/Delivery Sequential Events Schedule and execute it for BT, AT and Delivery of the ship. Act as a member of the Trial Readiness Review Board for determining and reporting trial readiness. Assist in implementing the Ship Test Management Plan (STMP). Assist in the implementation of the Build to Test and Ship Test Program at the shipbuilder’s site. Anticipate major problems, recognize future needs and assist in the development of policies, standards, procedures, and instructions for carrying out the Total Ship Test Program (TSTP). Report hardware/software problems/issues resulting from milestone management and testing to the cognizant personnel to effect corrective action. Track and review the status of shipbuilder and government furnished Test Procedure (TPs), Test Problem Reports (TPRs) and Test Change Proposal (TCPs) and coordinate with the appropriate In‑Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) and other government agencies to ensure technical accuracy. Conduct a simulated Inspection and Survey (INSURV) trial during BTs and act as INSURV counterparts during ATs. Under the cognizance of the SUPSHIP Gulf Coast assist in the implementation of the trial deficiency management system in performance of normal responsible SUPSHIP work. Aide in the sea trial and trial deficiency management support. Coordinate and track responsible Shipbuilder and Government certifications. Keep the Test Director advised as to the status of all certifications being tracked and managed. In the absence of the Test Director, chair the On‑site Test Task Group (TTG). In the absence of the Test Director, chair the On‑site Computer Program Configuration Control Board (OSCPCCB). Interact between the test organization and other organizations including SUPHIP matrix organizations, NAVSEA tech codes and the shipbuilder. Review Area Coordinator’s input and prepare/provide input to the Weekly Test Reports to the Test Director regarding all aspects of the Ship Systems test activity including identification and resolution of test‑related problems and concerns to avoid test program delays at the waterfront. Support the activities of assigned on‑site Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port Hueneme Division (PHD) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Ship Systems Engineering Station (NSWCCD‑SSES) representatives and activities of on‑call test and trials support personnel. Conduct periodic visits to test facilities and COSAL warehouse (Michoud) to verify proper storage and maintenance of GFE and CFE. Participate in resolving contract issues associated with systems engineering processes and products. Review, evaluate and implement or answer Pre Engineering Change Proposals (PECPs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Condition Reports, Requests for Waivers/deviations, Specification Change Notices and other technical documentation as required to assure that the scope of the work envisioned reflects the intent of the change and meets contract performance requirements. To be successful in this role you will have: Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance. High school Diploma or GED. 5+ years of relevant work experience. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to travel 10%. Serco is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Serco Canada Inc