Position Description

If you love and enjoy engaging in manual projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring a Advanced Marine Shipfitter to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US. Navy Ships with equipment, and C5ISR system installations located in the beautiful surroundings in Chesapeake, Virginia. 

Serco supports our US Naval Ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Military. You will join an amazing team to fabricate, and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques.

You will also play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations, which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.

In the Advanced Marine Shipfitter role, you will:

• Interpreting specifications, drawings, blueprints, shop job orders and, process sheets.
• Using a variety of ARC and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as foundations, cable collars,
• cable/pipe/vent hangers, cable tubes penetrations, studs, etc.
• Performing related task such as thermal cutting (PLASMA or TORCH) and grinding
• Having knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Training new shop personnel on machinery, tools and test equipment required for quality construction of products and assigning work to qualified personnel.
• Performing onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations requiring the ability to work in areas with drafts, noise, and temperature variation.
• Able to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking
• Lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have a minimum of 5 years of Marine Shipfitting experience
• Be familiar with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures
• Get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift
• Be willing to work second or third shifts and more than 40 hours per week as needed
• Be willing to supervise shipfitting contracts onboard US Naval Vessels
• Have a clear understanding of Shipboard Work Authorization Form (WAF) in support of Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Be willing to travel up to 50% to various work sites.
• Be able to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking
• Be able to lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.
• Have attention to safety (which is critical)
• Be able to obtain gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A DoD Secret Clearance.
• An OSHA 10 certification
• Shipboard experience 

If you are interested in supporting and working with our team across the globe on a passionate, talented, and diverse Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.