Req ID: 37475
Team: 64 Plant Engineering
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: No
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
We're building tomorrow's fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we've designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we're simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that's cool? Keep reading:
The Role Responsible for safety of the ship, personnel, and equipment during all dry dock evolutions. Directs dry dock operations including ship movement in the dry dock, ballasting /de-ballasting of dry dock, and movement of dry dock to launch area. Coordinates with various support departments and evaluates all procedures and plans required for a successful dry dock evolution.
The Assistant Dock Master works alongside the Dock Master and the dry dock team for the safe and efficient translation, launch, docking or undocking of vessels on Ingalls 70,000 LT floating dry dock. The successful candidate will become familiar with all dry dock systems and positions and obtain experience and training required for NAVSEA certification. The successful candidate will also support a scheduled preventive maintenance program and manage projects required to maintain NAVSEA certification of the dry dock facility.
Must be able to access work areas by climbing multiple flights of stairs and/or vertical ladders. Must be able to work from elevated platforms, man baskets, or man lifts. Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments, inside ballast tanks, industrial environment, and confined spaces.
Must Have Apprentice graduate. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 4 years of applicable technical experience. A candidate must have a thorough understanding of construction, manufacturing processes, and operations.
Nice to Have Bachelor degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture.
Previous experience as a Dock Master, Assistant Dock Master or relevant shipyard position.
Recognized Dry Dock Training
Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions
Proven supervisory experience
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
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