Assistant Superintendent, Electrical Combat

Bath Iron Works Corp

Bath, ME

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Best Practices, Business Solutions, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Construction Schedule, Construction Support, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Earned Value Management (EVM), Electricity, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, Multitasking, Operating Systems, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Project Execution, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Resource Management, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Security Clearance, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, United States Citizen, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bath, ME
POSTED
21 days ago

Job Description

The Assistant Superintendent, Electrical Combat is a frontline leadership role responsible for supporting Electrical operations across assigned areas. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), The Assistant Superintendent, Electrical Combat ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of trade work to support ship/unit construction schedules. This role provides technical and resource management for Electrical activities and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring Front Line Supervisors to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:

  • Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures across operations.
  • Ensure proper PPE use, hazard awareness, and adherence to safe work practices.
  • Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

Project Execution:

  • Lead execution of electrical construction activities to support ship/unit schedules.
  • Monitor quality of work performed; ensure first-time quality through proper oversight and training.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to Supervisors and mechanics.
  • Support execution of Plan of the Week (POW) and coordinate with area management to align resources with operational needs.

Operational Management:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical activities in assigned areas.
  • Manage and recommend manpower moves within and between areas to support operational priorities.
  • Resolve deck plate issues in coordination with area and trade leadership.
  • Share responsibility with area management for performance in cost, schedule, and quality.

Mentoring & Team Development:

  • Mentor Front Line Supervisors by developing their technical knowledge, leadership skills, and ability to execute daily objectives.
  • Coach Supervisors on problem solving, team management, and trade best practices.
  • Promote continuous learning and skills development for both Supervisors and mechanics.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce rework.
  • Support BOS-aligned improvement activities and structured problem-solving approaches.
  • Collaborate with peers and leadership to drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and execution.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

  • Associates degree in electrical OR equivalent 5 years working in an electrical trade required.• BIW graduate apprentice preferred

Required/Preferred Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical processes within a manufacturing/shipbuilding environment required. • Minimum 5 years of supervisory/management experience preferred.• Excellent administrative skills: effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, problem solving/decision making, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and multiple priorities.• Experience with Earned Value Management System preferred.

This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process

About the Company

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Bath Iron Works Corp

Shipbuilding has been a way of life along the Kennebec River in Bath, Maine, since 1762, when the sailing ship Earl of Bute was launched on the site of present day Bath. The Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard, located on the west bank of the Kennebec, just south of downtown Bath, is the namesake of an iron foundry established in 1826.

Brevet General Thomas W. Hyde, US Army (Ret) took over the foundry in 1865, following service with the 20th Maine Regiment during the Civil War. Nearly two decades later, he incorporated his diversified marine business interests as Bath Iron Works, Limited in 1884, before expanding into shipbuilding with the acquisition of the Goss Marine Iron Works in 1888.The first BIW-built vessel was a coastal passenger ship named Cottage City built for the Maine Steamship Co. Since the completion of Hull #1 in 1890, BIW has been awarded more than 425 shipbuilding contracts, including 245 military ships (mostly destroyers and frigates for the US Navy) and over 160 private yachts and commercial vessels. BIW became a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics in September 1995.

In terms of modern US Navy surface combatant programs -- ones where BIW ships are still in service -- the Lead Ship construction contract for the Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG 7) Class of guided missile frigates was awarded to BIW in 1973, and 24 of these surface combatants were delivered over the next 15 years.

In 1982, the Navy selected BIW as second-source shipbuilder for the Ticonderoga (CG 47) Class of AEGIS guided missile cruisers. The company went on to win contracts for eight of these warships, delivering the final one in 1993. In 1985 BIW won the competition for detail design and construction of USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) , the Lead Ship for the Navy's newest, most capable class of AEGIS guided missile destroyers. BIW has delivered the lead ship and 30 follow ships, with delivery of the final follow ship under the most recent contract expected in 2011. The US Navy has announced that it will acquire further Arleigh Burke class vessels during the next decade.

Under General Dynamics' ownership, BIW solidified its industry leadership position by teaming with the City of Bath and the State of Maine to support a long-term capital investment plan. With the first phase of modernization completed in 2001, BIW began building ships in its new state-of-the-art facility. These improvements ($320 million so far) enable the company to offer unprecedented productivity, quality and affordability to our customer. Further applications of lean manufacturing techniques and advanced modular construction are planned, and the yard has switched to 3D computer-aided design for its latest ships. BIW is building the first of the DDG 1000 class of destroyers, Zumwalt, using these advanced technologies.

BIW is a yard with a history, and a bright future. Throughout Navy circles - and especially with their current and former crews - it's generally recognized that 'Bath Built Is Best Built' a phrase first heard in the early 1900s, and every bit as true today as when it was first said.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1826
WEBSITE
https://www.gdbiw.com/