Shipboard Installation Specialist

Position Description

Looking for a Shipboard Installation Specialist opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day? Serco is looking for a Shipboard Installation Specialist to join a high-profile and challenging project supporting US Navy installation work in the Chesapeake, VA area. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission!

The Shipboard Installation Specialist will support the Serco Production Management Team by providing management of a structural labor force to achieve structural production goals as well as physically perform welding efforts to support surge conditions if/as they arise.

In this role, you will:

• Supervise the documentation and upkeep of Quality Assurance (QA) workbooks.
• Provide daily leadership and supervision of all assigned personnel for removal, installation of equipment, cabling and foundations and terminations in support of ship maritime systems installations.
• Ensure strict compliance with shipboard drawings, technical guidance, and QA inspection of installed systems.
• Implement shipyard operating and safety rules.
• Read and interpret Shipboard Installation Drawings (SIDs).
• Lead teams tasked with removing and installing maritime equipment, electrical and structural components.
• Knowledge and understanding of WAF/Tag-Out guidelines, hot work requirements, and professional standards for structural component installation.
• Identify welding gear requirements to include welding consumables for multiple tasks.
• Maintain inventory and accountability of installation materials, tools, and test equipment as directed.
• Lead teams of trades to include Electricians, Mechanics, Welders, Shipfitters, Pipefitters, Subcontractors, and temp labor.
• Submit daily muster reports and enforce timesheet policy.
• Make recommendations for Conditions Found Reports (CFRs) and Liaison Action Reports (LARs).
• Reports to Production Manager and Program Manager.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (having an active Secret clearance is preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
• This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Serco to staff it only with U.S. Citizens, be able to obtain gain access to shipyards and government installations (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience. 
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Office to develop reports and update schedules
• Must be familiar with NAVSEA Standard Items
• Must be able to effectively multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic production environment
• Willing to work second shifts as needed and more than 40 hour work weeks.
• Be AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE TRAVEL and willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Surface shipboard installation welding experience in the following is highly preferred.

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: [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected].