DECK ELECTRICIAN SKILLBRIDGE INTERN

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an UNPAID internship through the Hire Vets Now (HVN) SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. HVN SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. Newport News Shipbuilding Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with Newport News Shipbuilding.

Requirements

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.
Transitioning Military candidates can begin applying within final 12 months of military service.
Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.

Responsibilities

Installation, repair, overhaul, and operational testing of the electrical systems aboard the ship.
Working on electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, communication, or navigation.
Reading and interpreting complex electrical and electronic schematics.
Switching between differing tasks ranging from lighting and receptacle hook-ups, installing wire way racks, rebuilding equipment, installing electronic controls, lighting maintenance, performing preventative maintenance, or welding of studs for mounting equipment.