Temporary Fire Safety & Ship Coordination Specialist

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Temporary Service Coordinator to provide operational and technical support for Temporary/Fire Services during ship repair and modernization.

The role requires coordinating shipboard temporary structures, fire protection systems, and related services across multiple departments, ensuring NAVSEA compliance. Strong organization, communication, and the ability to travel to NASSCO sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration or Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in ship repair, waterfront operations, or related industrial operations is preferred.
• PMP certification preferred and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all shipboard temporary fire safety services and related operational activities.
• Administer and maintain Temporary/Fire Services Management Plans for shipboard availabilities.
• Coordinate temporary firefighting systems, temporary structures, laydown areas, hydrostatics testing support, and fire safety requirements.
• Monitor combustible and flammable material locations aboard vessels and laydown areas.
• Ensure NAVSEA Standard Item 009-08 compliance and fire safety requirements.
• Travel to NASSCO sites as required to support operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Verbal & written communication

Technical documentation

Analytical skills

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Ability to read NAVSEA requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration or Engineering

MA/MS degree and 3 years of related experience OR BA/BS and 5 years OR AA/AS and 12 years OR HS diploma with 18 years related experience

PMP certification preferred

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Temporary Service Coordinator to provide operational and technical support for Temporary/Fire Services during ship repair and modernization.

The role requires coordinating shipboard temporary structures, fire protection systems, and related services across multiple departments, ensuring NAVSEA compliance. Strong organization, communication, and the ability to travel to NASSCO sites are essential.