Structural Team Lead-30725

Requisition 30725 · Full‑time, hourly, non‑exempt · 51–75% travel required · Secret clearance required · Senior level

About the role

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS), which comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. HII’s Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Team Lead will support PM, working closely with skilled trades teams on shore installations and naval vessels, utilizing various tools of the trade to remove, install, and upgrade industrial systems and equipment.

The role requires travel to shipyards and military bases in the Hampton Roads area, around the country, and abroad for durations up to 75% of the time when not assigned to a local task. Per diem is provided based on location when on travel; travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. Weekend and/or overtime hours may be required depending on contract awards and support needed per trade/skill set.

Responsibilities

• Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
• Lead technical teams for installations and repairs, within or across technical trades specialties, working on active‑class surface ships to perform alterations and installations for fleet modernization.
• Manage, oversee, schedule, and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs to meet standards on various contracts such as ITSIS, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, and Naval Surface Warfare Center.
• Apply masterful, comprehensive understanding of production specialty trades functions, tools, and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Install, upgrade, remove, operate, maintain, repair, and modify structure and equipment ensuring coordinative engineering field change.
• Perform a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as shipboard systems, integrated systems, and related equipment/software at company, customer, and/or field locations.
• Analyze and evaluate systems, processes, products, and related performance.
• Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support personnel when required.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
• Maintain effective customer communications and relations, manage subcontractors, provide work direction, and lead others; may manage one or more multiple jobs.
• Perform a variety of complicated and non‑routine tasks including duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment.
• Develop, use, and maintain technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.
• Schedule and attend meetings, report to and brief customers and senior management.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school education, trade school, or equivalent, and 6 years of related Alteration Install Team experience, including at least 2 years of team/deck lead experience.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with employees, customers, and management.
• Expert working knowledge and experience with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of structural elements and associated equipment on marine vessels.
• Proven experience with marine hotwork operations, including welding, grinding, and shipfitting.
• Proficiency in reading technical documents, manuals, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, etc.), Microsoft Windows, PDF software, and general computer usage.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
• Ability to travel 50–75% when not assigned to local tasking.
• Must have a DoD Secret security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
• Candidates must attend a Team Leader Training Session and complete all Team Leader Qualification Standards.

Preferred qualifications

• Graduation from or completion of a vocational school, apprenticeship program, or skilled trades certificate program.
• OSHA 10 Maritime Certification.
• Multiple marine installation trade skills.
• AIT, HM&E, or Combat Systems installation experience.

Physical requirements

• Able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (no less than 30 lbs; exact weight determined by specific job).
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform duties involving high heat, humidity, noise, dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.
• Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $71,617.00 – $79,872.00 per year.

Schedule

Full‑time, hourly, non‑exempt. Required travel 51–75% (up to 75% when not on local tasking). Weekend and/or overtime hours may be required depending on contract awards and support needed.

Benefits

• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision plan choices
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships
• Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions (addressed by recruiter at screening)