The Electric Boat Corporation[1] (EB) is a division of General Dynamics Corporation. It has been the primary builder of submarines for the United States Navy for well over 100 years.
The company's main facilities are a shipyard in Groton, Connecticut and a hull-fabrication and outfitting facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island.
The company was founded in 1899 by Isaac Rice as the Electric Boat Company in order to build to completion John Philip Holland's submersible designs which were developed at Lewis Nixon's Crescent Shipyard, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. The first submarine that this shipyard built was (originally) named the Holland VI, later to be known as USS Holland (SS-1). This was the first submarine to be purchased and commissioned into United States naval service on 11 April 1900. The success of Holland VI ushered in the demand for follow up models (A-class or Plunger class) that began with the prototype submersible Fulton built at the same shipyard where Holland was conceived. Many foreign governments were soon interested in John Holland's latest submarine designs and began purchasing the rights to build them under licensing contracts through Isaac Rice's Electric Boat Company. These governments included Great Britain, Royal Navy; Japan, Imperial Japanese Navy; Russia, Imperial Russian Navy; the Netherlands, Royal Netherlands Navy; and other countries.
These new weapons initially devised and developed by the Holland Torpedo Boat Company were now legitimized as genuine naval weapons by the world's most modern industrialized nations during the early part of the 1900s. They were meant to abide by the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907, see submarine warfare, but during World War I Germany adopted unrestricted submarine warfare.
During World War I the company and its subsidiaries built 85 submarines and 722 submarine chasers for the U.S. Navy. After the war the Navy did not order another submarine until 1934. In World War II, the company built 74 submarines.
Jason Pankau and I had the honor of conducting a Connection Culture Leadership Training Workshop for General Dynamics’ Electric Boat Division. This group builds nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy. It was evident that the group of leaders we met felt a great deal of pride in their work. They should. Electric Boat builds an extraordinarily complex product that requires a passion for excellence and continuous critical self-evaluation. Once completed Electric Boat’s submarines help guaranty liberty in the world.
It came as no surprise to learn that an inspiring identity is very much a part of their culture. New hires at Electric Boat get to tour a submarine on their first days of employment. We heard that it’s not unusual for new employees when they see a submarine up close to marvel at this remarkable sight. It must be awe inspiring. Because we didn’t have a security clearance, we were unable to see a submarine although its motivated me to want to visit the Nautilus Submarine Museum in Groton , CT just to see what one of these miraculous machines looks like up close.
A policy of commercial general liability insurance, written on an insura nce industry standard
occurrence form, including all the usual coverages known as: premises/operations liability;
products/completed operations; personal injury; contractual liability; independent contractors liability;
and, fire damage legal liability. Such policy(ies) must provide the following minimum limit:
· Bodily injury and property damage - $2,000,000 each occurrence
· Products or completed operations - $2,000,000 each occurrence
Any deductible or self-insured retention must be disclosed and is subject to approval by the Electric
Boat Corporation’s risk manager. The cost of any claim payments falling within the deductible shall
be the responsibility of the contractor.
A policy of business automobile liability, including coverage for owned, non-owned, leased or hired
vehicles (if used on Electric Boat Corporation property) written on an insurance industry standard
form. Such policy(ies) must provide the following minimum limit:
· Bodily injury and property damage - $1,000,000 each accident
A policy of workers’ compensation. This policy must meet the statutory obligations imposed by
workers’ compensation law in the state in which the work under this agreement is to be performed. If
any work under this agreement involves work to directly support the construction or repairs of any
vessels, or involves work on or adjacent to navigable water, the policy must be endorsed to include
federal longshore coverage. If the contractor is qualified as a self-insurer in accordance with the state
of Connecticut requirements, the contractor shall so certify by letter signed by a corporate officer
indicating that it is a qualified self-insured, and setting forth the limits of any policy of excess
insurance covering its employees.
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the work to the worker, instead of requiring the worker to adapt to existing working conditions. Work tasks, equipment, and tools that are ergonomically designed help to reduce the risk of work-related injuries and disabilities. Applying ergonomic principals in the workplace increases productivity and efficiency, reduces errors, improves quality, reduces waste, increases employee retention and satisfaction, and ultimately improves work and products. In the case of the SIMA Small Boat Repair Shop, an ergonomically beneficial grinding tool would be lighter and less awkward to handle, and would minimize hand/arm vibration.
Electric Boat's strength resides in our people. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that provides a variety of wellness programs to keep them healthy and assists them when they are ill. You may choose from a menu of benefits that include:
Paid vacation, plus 10 paid holidays each year
Full Medical for you and your family
Dental for you and your family
Vision Plan for you and your family
Life Insurance for you and your family
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance for you and your family
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and care giving
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Generous Stock Savings and Investment Plan (401K)
The company's main facilities are a shipyard in Groton, Connecticut and a hull-fabrication and outfitting facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island.
The company was founded in 1899 by Isaac Rice as the Electric Boat Company in order to build to completion John Philip Holland's submersible designs which were developed at Lewis Nixon's Crescent Shipyard, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. The first submarine that this shipyard built was (originally) named the Holland VI, later to be known as USS Holland (SS-1). This was the first submarine to be purchased and commissioned into United States naval service on 11 April 1900. The success of Holland VI ushered in the demand for follow up models (A-class or Plunger class) that began with the prototype submersible Fulton built at the same shipyard where Holland was conceived. Many foreign governments were soon interested in John Holland's latest submarine designs and began purchasing the rights to build them under licensing contracts through Isaac Rice's Electric Boat Company. These governments included Great Britain, Royal Navy; Japan, Imperial Japanese Navy; Russia, Imperial Russian Navy; the Netherlands, Royal Netherlands Navy; and other countries.
These new weapons initially devised and developed by the Holland Torpedo Boat Company were now legitimized as genuine naval weapons by the world's most modern industrialized nations during the early part of the 1900s. They were meant to abide by the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907, see submarine warfare, but during World War I Germany adopted unrestricted submarine warfare.
During World War I the company and its subsidiaries built 85 submarines and 722 submarine chasers for the U.S. Navy. After the war the Navy did not order another submarine until 1934. In World War II, the company built 74 submarines.
Jason Pankau and I had the honor of conducting a Connection Culture Leadership Training Workshop for General Dynamics’ Electric Boat Division. This group builds nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy. It was evident that the group of leaders we met felt a great deal of pride in their work. They should. Electric Boat builds an extraordinarily complex product that requires a passion for excellence and continuous critical self-evaluation. Once completed Electric Boat’s submarines help guaranty liberty in the world.
It came as no surprise to learn that an inspiring identity is very much a part of their culture. New hires at Electric Boat get to tour a submarine on their first days of employment. We heard that it’s not unusual for new employees when they see a submarine up close to marvel at this remarkable sight. It must be awe inspiring. Because we didn’t have a security clearance, we were unable to see a submarine although its motivated me to want to visit the Nautilus Submarine Museum in Groton , CT just to see what one of these miraculous machines looks like up close.
A policy of commercial general liability insurance, written on an insura nce industry standard
occurrence form, including all the usual coverages known as: premises/operations liability;
products/completed operations; personal injury; contractual liability; independent contractors liability;
and, fire damage legal liability. Such policy(ies) must provide the following minimum limit:
· Bodily injury and property damage - $2,000,000 each occurrence
· Products or completed operations - $2,000,000 each occurrence
Any deductible or self-insured retention must be disclosed and is subject to approval by the Electric
Boat Corporation’s risk manager. The cost of any claim payments falling within the deductible shall
be the responsibility of the contractor.
A policy of business automobile liability, including coverage for owned, non-owned, leased or hired
vehicles (if used on Electric Boat Corporation property) written on an insurance industry standard
form. Such policy(ies) must provide the following minimum limit:
· Bodily injury and property damage - $1,000,000 each accident
A policy of workers’ compensation. This policy must meet the statutory obligations imposed by
workers’ compensation law in the state in which the work under this agreement is to be performed. If
any work under this agreement involves work to directly support the construction or repairs of any
vessels, or involves work on or adjacent to navigable water, the policy must be endorsed to include
federal longshore coverage. If the contractor is qualified as a self-insurer in accordance with the state
of Connecticut requirements, the contractor shall so certify by letter signed by a corporate officer
indicating that it is a qualified self-insured, and setting forth the limits of any policy of excess
insurance covering its employees.
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the work to the worker, instead of requiring the worker to adapt to existing working conditions. Work tasks, equipment, and tools that are ergonomically designed help to reduce the risk of work-related injuries and disabilities. Applying ergonomic principals in the workplace increases productivity and efficiency, reduces errors, improves quality, reduces waste, increases employee retention and satisfaction, and ultimately improves work and products. In the case of the SIMA Small Boat Repair Shop, an ergonomically beneficial grinding tool would be lighter and less awkward to handle, and would minimize hand/arm vibration.
Electric Boat's strength resides in our people. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that provides a variety of wellness programs to keep them healthy and assists them when they are ill. You may choose from a menu of benefits that include:
Paid vacation, plus 10 paid holidays each year
Full Medical for you and your family
Dental for you and your family
Vision Plan for you and your family
Life Insurance for you and your family
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance for you and your family
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and care giving
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Generous Stock Savings and Investment Plan (401K)
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