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SHIP FIRE MARSHALL

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Oct 9, 2025

Req ID: 43299

Team: 59 Environment/Health/Safety

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

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 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 is responsible for ensuring compliance to Command Media documents that pertain to hot work and fire prevention. Successful candidate is expected to coach and counsel personnel on care and protection, ship cleanliness, and at risk behaviors when the Fire Marshal encounters employees performing in a negative manor concerning these issues.

The Fire Marshal is responsible for responding to shipboard fires and emergency calls. Assist casualty response team, including providing assistance in crowd control, securing area, work-site evacuation, and obtaining temporary services. Assist Ships Management and Fire Department personnel in the investigation of fire incidents to determine root cause. A candidate must be able to apply a comprehensive understanding of shipboard fire protection and control requirements and a strong knowledge of shipboard structures, systems, compartments, arrangement and nomenclature, generally gained through 6 or more years of production experience. Candidate must have a strong knowledge of hot work operations and fire prevention measures required to keep the employees and vessel safe. A candidate must also have strong interpersonal and communications skills, as the job requires conflict resolution and interactions with Craft Employees and Ship's Management.

Additional common management responsibilities as listed in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 within command media (SBMC 0001) and applicants should review the Charter and policies and procedures before applying for position.

Must Have

High School diploma or GED required and six (6) years of shipyard experience

Nice to Have

Apprenticeship Program graduates that meet the basic qualifications are preferred. Prior Supervisory experience preferred.

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.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail toand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call **1-844-849-8463** for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.