TRADE DIRECTOR X31 ELECTRICIANS

Req ID: 40751 
Team: O69 TRADES ADMINISTRATION 
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes 

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

Travel Requirement:  Yes, up to 10% of the time 

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 safety, quality, cost and schedule performance of production trades.  Monitors direct labor expenditures against tasks performed to assure effective utilization of resources. Provide solutions to assure work is accomplished at a high quality with minimum cost. Directs the allocation of resources to maintain schedule adherence. Approves manpower plans. Assure hire plans have been developed to support manpower needs and manage to those plans.
Monitor and control direct labor expenses to ensure achievement of the financial goals. Place significant attention and focus on EVMS cost control/cost management to ensure program viability. Responsible for supporting the Ship/Shop Operations Directors in the identification of risks and opportunities and supporting the risk/opportunity register action plans. Develop and implement plans and overall, cross program strategies to minimize cost, schedule, quality and risks for all product line production. Work closely with the trades training organization to ensure sufficient, high quality, training is being developed and deployed to trades.  Assists in the preparation and review of schedules for purposes of coordinating and integrating all production work, including starts/completes of work packages. Perform cost trade off studies for all significant cost and production enhancements that affect labor and material.

 

A candidate must have experience in and a thorough understanding of shipbuilding construction, manufacturing processes and operations. Must have experience with complex systems on Navy vessels. 

Must Have

NNS Apprentice graduate or Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of applicable technical experience OR Master's degree and 8 years relevant experience. A candidate must have a thorough understanding of construction, manufacturing processes, and operations.

 

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.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives