Underwater Shipyard Carpenter Diver

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS seeks skilled construction divers for drydock operations. You will build and install structures, shoring and staging around ships, while maintaining alignment and preparing vessels for launching. Prior dive experience and physical fitness are essential.

Responsibilities include varied heavy carpentry tasks, inspection tasks with the dive team, and adherence to strict safety procedures in a dynamic shipbuilding environment.

Qualifications

• Good health and ability to obtain an occupational dive medical certificate.
• Excellent swimming ability and comfort in water.
• Stamina and physical fitness for demanding conditions.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and maintain concentration.
• Ability to operate a skiff and hold relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Build kneel blocking, cradles, shoring, cribbing and related structures for ships in drydock or shipways.
• Construct shoring and staging around ships and maintain overall ship alignment.
• Prepare ships for launching and perform heavy carpentry in repair or construction.
• Collaborate with dive team to assess vessels, docks and pipelines as needed.

Skills

Good health

Swimming ability

Stamina

Work under stress

Concentration under strain

Zero/low visibility diving

Boat operation

Open Water Dive Certification

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS seeks skilled construction divers for drydock operations. You will build and install structures, shoring and staging around ships, while maintaining alignment and preparing vessels for launching. Prior dive experience and physical fitness are essential.

Responsibilities include varied heavy carpentry tasks, inspection tasks with the dive team, and adherence to strict safety procedures in a dynamic shipbuilding environment.