About this role
Overview
Non-Metallic Materials Engineering (D343) Preservation and Coatings Group is cognizant of everything related to surface preparation and painting requirements for construction of nuclear submarines. This group develops the Non-Propulsion Paint Schedule drawing requirements, performs design review of corrosion-prone items, and works closely with the Non-Metallic Materials Engineering Lab on coating tests. Primary responsibilities include: construction support - providing Trades clarification of coatings requirements with deck plate evaluation as required; providing disposition to Engineering Reports and Vendor Information Requests; drawing development / coating selection and prodicing detailed paint application procedures; develop laboratory test plans for evaluation of new coating methods and materials; perform forensic analysis of coating failures.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical or Civil Engineering
- Minimum five years post graduate experience required in shipyard, coatings industry and/or roadway construction.
Preferred:
- NACE / AAMP (coating inspector) Level 1 certification or NAVSEA equivalent training preferred.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to interpret 2D drawings
- Competent techical writing
- Confined space entry
## Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Stooping
## Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside