SKILLBRIDGE INTERN - SHIP FIRE MARSHALL

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Mar 19, 2026

Req ID: 46167
Team: 59 Environment/Health/Safety
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

The Skillbridge intern will train as a Fire Marshal within Ingalls Shipbuilding, reporting to a designated HII Fire Prevention Manager, with the goal of learning fire prevention and hot work basics and principles. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.

Desired End State (3-4 month target)

At the end of four months, the intern will be able to navigate naval vessels, identify hazards associated with hot work and perform hot work permit inspections of in-process and pre-authorized hot work.

The intern will develop a good understanding of the inspection process. This includes:
- Monitoring conditions of ships to identify fire hazards.
- Learning to work from ship layout (CNA) drawings and identify affected surrounding compartments.
- Documenting ship conditions and hot work-related data.
- Paying strong attention to detail of inspection instructions and checklists
Ingalls Shipbuilding will benefit from the military background of the Skill bridge intern and will consider the Skill bridge internship an overall positive experience.

Assumptions/Restrictions

If candidate is selected and approved, Skillbridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; HII Ingalls will fund all travel costs.
Skillbridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active confidential Security Clearance.
Skillbridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.

Training Plan

Phase 1 - Basics

Week 1: Company Introductions
Week 2: Ship Construction Process Understanding
Week 3: Fire Marshal Policies & Procedures
Week 4: Inspection Tools & Documentation

Phase 2 – Vessel Understanding

Week 5: LPD not launched
Week 6: DDG not launched

Week 7: LHA not launched
Week 8: Overhaul not launched
Week 9: LPD in the Water
Week 10: DDG in the Water
Week 11: LHA in the Water
Week 12: Overhaul in Water & Solo Inspection

Must Have

Must be a transitioning active-duty military personnel within your final 12 months of active duty service.

Nice to Have

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 #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.