APPLICATION PERIOD ENDED: Damage Control positions available for Sea Trials

Written on 05/03/2021
Sheila Kowalewski


Apply to serve as an internal volunteer for a Damage Control temporary position for upcoming sea trials. Applications will be accepted through May 14. 

Position description:

  • Prepare the ship for sea.
    • Verify portable fire extinguishers, firehoses and flood prevention gear is loaded onboard the ship.
  • Support firefighting, flood prevention and helicopter operations while on Sea Trial.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Prior Military training in firefighting and/or damage control preferred.
  • Volunteer firefighting may be used in lieu of Military training.

Required qualifications:

  • Current employee of Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • No more than 2 instances of disciplinary action/attendance issues.
  • Must pass an annual physical conducted by Ingalls medical team.
  • Must be able to complete a 51 hour USCG approved firefighting course.
  • Must be willing to work extended, unscheduled, Holiday and weekend hours for multiple days while underway.
  • Must be willing to get underway on Sea Trial and Hurricane avoidance if asked.
  • Must have solid work ethic.

Application period ended May 14. We will post when these positions are available again.