Shipboard Manager

  • Full-Time
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Serco North America
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Position Description: Are you an experienced Marine Electrician with Supervisory skills looking for a new opportunity? Serco is looking for Shipboard Manager with 8-10 years of experience to join a high-profile and challenging project supporting the US Navy. The idea candidate will be on a dynamic team, supporting our C5ISR system installations. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our Sailors.
You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco team members to deliver high technology performed onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations.


As the
Shipboard Manager, you will manage a team of installers who are responsible for installing, servicing, and repairing structures and major components on US Navy Ships.You will be responsible for scheduling and overseeing the installation of products. You will ensure adherence to contract specifications and established policies and procedures while applying appropriate safety techniques of the work performed onboard ships.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed onboard our United States Navy Ships which is vital to our Mission to Protect and Serve our Military.


As the, Manager, you will perform the following typical tasks:

  • Responsible for managing fabrication and assembly of various electromechanical and electronic assemblies within you team
  • Supervise the team to make sure they are following blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to completed and successful tasks within in deadlines.
  • Provide technical guidance to the team and review the work for compliance within accepted practices.
  • Work as the general supervision that all safety guidelines are followed
  • Rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals for the installation team.
Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will:


  • Successfully undergo a Background Investigation, Drug Screen, and obtain access to shipyard, NAVSTA & DBIDS.
  • This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Serco to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.
  • Have Vocational Training and 8-10 years of Shipboard experience of managing a team of installers, scheduling and overseeing the installation.
  • Be able to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position. Attention to safety is critical.
  • Be familiar with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
  • Willing to work second or thirds shift as needed and more than 40 hours work weeks.
  • Be AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE TRAVEL and willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Be willing to travel to various work sites such as Virginia Beach VA, Bremerton WA, Everett WA, Pearl Harbor HI, Mayport FL, and Yokosuka Japan.


Preferred Experience:

  • 8 to 10 years of Experience Traveling for work
  • Secret Clearance
  • A valid US Passport

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. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco Americas has over 9,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).
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: careers@serco-na.com 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.
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 Agencies@serco-na.com.
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