Overhaul and Repair Engineer

at  General Dynamics Electric Boat

Overview:
Department 776 (D776) Overhaul and Repair Engineering consists of a diverse group of engineers that support hands on submarine construction. Specifically, D776 supports the top U.S. Navy priority of fleet readiness by accomplishing overhaul, repair, and modernization work on active duty SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, OHIO, and LOS ANGELES class submarines. D776 accomplishes this support beginning to end from developing work breakdown structures to supporting final system test and ship certification at Electric Boat’s shipyard and various off-site U.S. Navy shipyards and facilities. Opportunities to travel to other submarine repair facilities do become available as required to support fleet maintenance.
The department is cognizant of all non-nuclear systems and components on a submarine, functioning as a dynamic multi discipline team focusing on electrical systems, mechanical/piping systems, and structural components.

• Planning of submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization work through the development of clear and concise procedures contained in technical work documents. This includes interpretation of shipbuilding specifications, military specifications and standards, maintenance requirements, construction drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Providing in-person proactive support to shipyard execution efforts onboard submarines and throughout the shipyard.
• Hands-on troubleshooting to provide timely technical resolutions for execution road blocks.
• Evaluating technical rationale to support the approval of non-conforming conditions.
• Supporting test and certification of systems impacted by the technical work documents.
• Assisting with off-site projects at various Electric Boat and U.S. Navy facilities.
• Developing an understanding of specific non-nuclear areas and systems of a submarine identified in the technical work documents.
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