MGR DOCK MASTER 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Aug 25, 2025

Req ID: 42488
Team: X36 WTRFT SUPPORT SERV
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Responsible for the safety of the ship, facilities, equipment, and personnel when the incoming ships bow crosses the sill of a dry-dock. Evaluates the ships plan, capacity, or displacement and weight, and type of cargo and placement to determine size, shape, number, and placement of blocks required to support ships in dry-dock. Prepares a detailed docking plan for each docking operation. Directs assigned personnel in the assembly, positioning, and securing of blocks to floor of dry-dock. Ensures the ships force is informed as to the ships preparation, docking, weight changing, and undocking procedures and requirements. Collaborates with the ships docking officer on actions or situations pertaining to the ships condition and docking operations. Directs docking operations to include the flooding, removal of caisson, positioning of ship, replacement of caisson, and dock pump-down; inspects bottom of ship and blocks for proper fit and landing. Monitors the activities of assigned personnel in the maintenance and repair of dry-docks and pump houses.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience

NAVSEA Drydock Safety Course Certification
Must have met the requirements of US Navy Mil-Std1625D(SH) & NNS SSP Y-1227
Must have a demonstrated knowledge of local winds, weather and tides as applicable to docking and undocking vessels
Must have the ability to access ships, drydock sumps, tanks caisson gates and adjacent facilities
Must be able to work a variable schedule including exposure to extreme weather conditions
Must have the ability to change shift schedules to support operations

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt 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?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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