<p>Overview</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical or Civil Engineering </li><li>Minimum five years post graduate experience required in shipyard, coatings industry and/or roadway construction. </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>NACE / AAMP (coating inspector) Level 1 certification or NAVSEA equivalent training preferred. </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Attention to detail </li><li>Able to interpret 2D drawings </li><li>Competent techical writing </li><li>Confined space entry </li></ul> <p>Physical Qualifications</p> <p>Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Stooping</p> <p>Environmental Attributes</p> <p>Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside</p>