CARPENTER-DIVER

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a Carpenter-Diver in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The role involves building support structures in drydock, maintaining alignment and preparing ships for launching, along with heavy carpentry tasks in repair or construction.

As a diver, you will inspect vessels, docks and piers, perform under‑water tasks, and work with the dive team to assign concrete tasks. Requires Open Water Dive Certification and boating proficiency.

Qualifications

• Examine vessels, docks, piers, pipelines to assess condition and readiness.
• Create dive tasks from assessments with the dive team.
• Drive/operate a skiff and comply with safety procedures.
• Open Water Dive Certification required for all divers.
• Candidate should be able to work in zero or low visibility environments.

Responsibilities

• Build kneel blocking, cradles, shoring, cribbing and other structures to support ships in drydock.
• Build shoring and staging around ships and maintain alignment for launch readiness.
• Perform heavy and structural carpentry work in repair or construction of ships.

Skills

Good health

Swimming ability

Stamina

Concentration under stress

Work under demanding conditions

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Open Water Dive Certification

Tools

Boater's License

Job description

CARPENTER-DIVER

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Aug 6, 2026

Req ID: 48875

Team: 10 Carpenters

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

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

Build kneel blocking, cradles, shoring, cribbing and other structures to support ships in drydock, marine railway, or shipways. Build shoring and staging around ships. Maintain overall alignment of ship. Prepare ships for launching. Prepare various heavy and structural carpentry work in repair or construction of ships.

Must Have

Basic Qualifications:

As a construction diver, you are expected to be able to perform a number of different tasks. Much of your work involves construction and inspection. You examine vessels, docks, piers, pipelines, and other structures in order to assess their condition. In some cases, test sampling and underwater photography, both still and video, may be used to assess a particular situation. Plans are drawn up from the assessment and you are assigned specific tasks to carry out in conjunction with other members of the dive team.

Every diver should have the following:

• good health, no contra-indicated medical conditions and an occupational dive medical certificate
• good swimming ability and be comfortable and at home in the water
• stamina and physical fitness
• the ability to work under stressful conditions
• good levels of concentration under demanding physical conditions
• the ability to function in zero or low visibility conditions (if you don't like confined spaces or dark rooms - you won't like working as a diver!).
• Ability to drive / operate a skiff (Boater's Licenses / Boater's Safety Course)
• Open Water Dive Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good Attitude
• Ability to follow strict safety procedures
• Be able to work as a team or alone
• Common sense & problem solving
• The ability to learn new things
• Dark Water Experience

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?

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Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press