SHIP FIRE MARSHALL

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. As 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.

About the role

Responsible for auditing in-process hot work including physical inspection of ship areas, equipment, care and protection, etc., and where necessary, shut down work or take other immediate action to alleviate fire and safety hazards. The Fire Marshal ensures compliance with Command Media documents that pertain to hot work and fire prevention.

Successful candidates are expected to coach and counsel personnel on care and protection, ship cleanliness, and at-risk behaviors when encountering employees performing in a negative manner concerning these issues. The Fire Marshal responds to shipboard fires and emergency calls, assists the casualty response team (including crowd control, securing areas, work-site evacuation, and obtaining temporary services), and aids Ships Management and Fire Department personnel in investigating fire incidents to determine root cause.

Responsibilities

• Audit in-process hot work, including physical inspection of ship areas, equipment, care, and protection
• Shut down work or take immediate action to alleviate fire and safety hazards
• Ensure compliance with Command Media documents related to hot work and fire prevention
• Coach and counsel personnel on care, protection, ship cleanliness, and at-risk behaviors
• Respond to shipboard fires and emergency calls
• Assist casualty response team with crowd control, securing areas, work-site evacuation, and obtaining temporary services
• Support Ships Management and Fire Department personnel in investigating fire incidents to determine root cause
• Perform additional common management responsibilities as listed in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 (SBMC 0001)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Six (6) years of shipyard experience
• Comprehensive understanding of shipboard fire protection and control requirements
• Strong knowledge of shipboard structures, systems, compartments, arrangement, and nomenclature
• Strong knowledge of hot work operations and fire prevention measures
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills for conflict resolution and interactions with craft employees and ship’s management
• Willing and able to work any assigned shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Apprenticeship Program graduates that meet the basic qualifications
• Prior supervisory experience

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers and tele-medicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education/planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.