NTO Electrical PRC General Foreman

Overview

Position Overview

The NTO‑E Production Radiological Controls (PRC) General Foreman is a frontline leader responsible for overseeing daily nuclear test operations across the EB Shipyard and SUBASE‑NLON and directing all associated radiological activities. This role delivers decisive leadership, sets clear performance expectations, and drives a culture of operational excellence while ensuring the safe, disciplined, and fully compliant execution of all nuclear‑related work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of two to four NTO PRC Operations Supervisors and ten to fifteen NTO Electrical Technicians.
• Oversee day‑to‑day NTO‑E operations across both work sites, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Drive personnel development, training initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support nuclear work and testing activities.
• Assist the NTO‑E Nuclear Construction Project Manager in meeting organizational expectations related to safety, quality, cost, and budget performance.
• Collaborate extensively with Shift Test Engineers, Electrical Test Engineers, Ship's Force personnel, and various Operations and Engineering organizations during Reactor Plant testing.
• Maintain compliance with all radiological control standards and technical requirements governing nuclear work.

Required Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain Production Radiological Controls Supervisor (PRCS) certification.
• Must be medically qualified to hold required dosimetry and supervise radiological work.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience supervising technicians or operational teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in technical and cross‑functional environments.

Work Schedule Requirements

• Must be available to support extended hours, alternate shifts, and weekend coverage as required by business needs.

Additional Information

This position functions within a highly dynamic, mission‑critical environment in direct support of the Nuclear Test Program. Candidates should expect a demanding, high‑tempo production setting that requires strong adaptability, sound technical judgment, and strict adherence to Electric Boat nuclear work‑discipline standards. Success in this role requires unwavering commitment to safety, procedural compliance, and the consistent application of approved technical work documents, radiological controls, and EB‑mandated operational practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent,
• Minimum 3+ years Nuclear Operations or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience,
• 2+ years Operations Supervisory experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nuclear Test Operations, Nuclear Test Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering experience
• Previously or currently qualified as a Production Radiological Controls Supervisor (PRCS),
• Working knowledge of the Corporate Nuclear Power Manual requirements

Skills

• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Individual must successfully complete Radiological Training/Qualification.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside