Shipboard Alteration Team Lead - 28511

About the role

The HII Platform Modernization (PM) Team Lead will support shipboard alteration and installation efforts for fleet modernization across active-class surface ships. The selected candidate will lead and coordinate skilled trades teams performing system removals, installations, repairs, and upgrades on naval vessels and shore installations.

Responsibilities

• Display professionalism, integrity, safety, and performance consistent with company values.
• Lead multi-trade technical teams in shipboard installations, repairs, and alterations.
• Manage, schedule, and assign tasks across multiple jobs and contract types.
• Apply advanced understanding of production and trade-specific tools and processes.
• Install, upgrade, remove, maintain, and repair shipboard and integrated systems.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshoot equipment to resolve issues efficiently.
• Perform quality inspections and provide on-site training and mentorship.
• Maintain strong customer communication; manage subcontractors and provide work direction.
• Conduct non-routine tasks outside of specialty when required to complete project scope.
• Develop, update, and maintain technical documents, work packages, test reports, and trip reports.
• Attend required meetings and provide briefings to customers and senior management.
• Travel to shipyards and military bases across the country and internationally as needed.

Requirements

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related Alteration Installation Team experience to include at least 2 years of team/deck lead experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing marine systems and associated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PDF platforms, and Windows-based systems.
• Must provide personal hand tools per trade specialty requirements.
• Able to follow and enforce safety procedures and work practices.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and base access.
• Able to travel 50–75% when not supporting local tasking.
• Able to obtain required certifications within 180 days of hire (Shipyard Competent Person, QC Inspector, Welding Workmanship Inspector, Asbestos Inspector).

Bonus points for

• Completion of vocational school, apprenticeship, or skilled trades program.
• Active or current DoD security clearance.
• OSHA 10 Maritime certification.
• Multi-trade marine installation experience highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.