FIREFIGHTER 2

FIREFIGHTER 2Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States Date: Jan 18, 2022Job DescriptionIngalls firefighters work a 24/48 hour firefighter schedule. They will respond to medical, fire, hazmat and rescue emergencies as a team member or leader and perform appropriate functions as directed or needed. Must be able to perform at great height and in confined spaces with IDLH conditions. Will operate and inspect emergency response equipment and inspect and outfit facility and shipboard fire protection equipment. Will provide industrial medical care and respirator fit testing as needed. Is expected to work additional overtime as needed to maintain proper manning levels and to support special assignments. Must pass a pre hire medical physical and must pass an annual fire fighter medical physical. To prepare for the unexpected and future growth, firefighters will cross train to assist the safety, medical and environmental departments. Will participate in required training to maintain current certifications or to improve capabilities. Required training consists of basic first aid training within 90 days of starting position. If not already an EMT, you must obtain a National Registry EMT certification within 18 months of start date in order to retain the Firefighter position. Successfully complete any fire, rescue, hazmat and inspection training that is provided. Basic QualificationsCandidates for the Firefighter 2 position will have one or more years as an HII employee in good standing and possess a valid driver's license. Preferred QualificationsIdeal candidates will have had prior industrial or shipboard fire training experience and have a good working knowledge of the ships under construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Have a working knowledge of shipboard or facility fire protection systems. Prior fire, safety, or EMS experience is a plus. Req ID: 15390 Department: 55 Human Resources Entity: Huntington Ingalls Industries Travel Required: No Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available Education: High School Diploma/GED Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No-Teleworking is not available for this position US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Clearance Type: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Who We Are - About HII EEO Statement: Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. As a condition of employment with Huntington Ingalls Industries, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or fit within an exemption under the law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment.