Fire Safety Representative in Newport News, Virginia at Phoenix Group of Virginia, Inc.

Position Summary

Phoenix Group of Virginia (PGV) deploys a Fire Safety Representative to enforce and integrate 8010 fire safety requirements into carrier inactivation planning and execution. The role drives compliance, risk reduction, and safe execution across SUPSHIPNN, PMS 368, NAVSEA, and shipbuilder stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement Industrial Ship Safety Manual (NAVSEA 8010) requirements into INACT planning and execution.
• Develop fire safety inputs for Availability Work Packages (AWP) and ensure integration into execution plans.
• Analyze shipbuilder fire safety plans and validate compliance with contractual and Navy requirements.
• Provide fire safety guidance to SUPSHIPNN, PMS 368, NAVSEA 08, TYCOM, and project stakeholders.
• Support technical instruction reconciliation and provide recommendations to improve fire safety execution.
• Review Cost Data Sheets and contract inputs related to fire safety implementation.
• Develop procedures, strategies, and MOAs to mitigate fire risk during inactivation.
• Participate in technical and programmatic meetings to drive fire safety integration across the project lifecycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support Statement of Work requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years aircraft carrier maintenance, shipyard, or industrial safety experience
• Direct experience with NAVSEA 8010 or equivalent fire safety programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior DC / HT enlisted or DCA / CHENG officer experience
• Federal Fire or industrial fire response experience
• Former US Navy CPO, CWO, or LDO
• Project or Program Management experience
• Experience with SUPSHIP, NAVSEA, RMC, or TYCOM

Core Competencies

• Fire risk identification and mitigation
• Regulatory compliance enforcement (8010)
• Operational safety planning in industrial environments
• Cross-organizational coordination

Tools / Systems

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Safety compliance documentation systems
• Work Environment
• Onsite: SUPSHIP Newport News
• Shipyard / industrial environment with active inactivation operations

Additional Requirements: Secret Clearance