Marine Electronics Technician (MTP3)- 29599

HII•Chesapeake, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Marine Electronics Technician candidate will support PM, working closely with our skilled trades teams, on Naval Vessels, utilizing various tools of the trades, removing, installing and upgrading industrial systems and equipment.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have a High School High School diploma, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related shipboard electrical shipboard experience.
Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
Must be able to obtain various shipyard and base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain them throughout employment.
Must adhere to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII and local shipyards.
Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
Must provide hand tools and trade specific PPE per trades designation.
Must have experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing high and low voltage electrical distribution systems and its associated equipment and cabling.
Must have strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for cables and equipment to be installed and connected.
Must have experience planning and laying out cable runs according to specs, drawings, and proper installation practices, preparing the areas for welding and assisting in the attachment process.
Must have experience installing, opening, modifying, and logging MCTs, MCPs and stuffing tubes and completing tests for final inspections.
Must be proficient in proper methods of disconnecting and reconnecting new and existing equipment and completing supporting OQE.
Must be experienced with the proper, safe usage of multimeters, meggers, and testing procedures.
Must adhere to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII and local shipyards.
Must be able to accurately communicate with Team Leads and co-workers regarding the technical aspects of the work being performed.

Nice To Haves

Prefer technical/professional certifications.
Candidates with current Fiber Optic certification and installation experience are preferred.
Candidates with multipin connector fabrication experience and certification in accordance with NAVSEA STD 009-73 are preferred.
Candidates with NAVSEA Cableway Improvement Program certifications are preferred.
Candidates with experience installing DDG Modernization Backfits: S/A 71615K DVSS, S/A 71726K IBNS, S/A 717427K Digital Indicators, S/A 84226K OOD Flat Panels, and S/A 94979K HM&E Condition System 2.0 are very highly preferred.
Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance preferred.
OSHA 10 Maritime Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment and structures by performing alterations and installations for fleet modernization on US Navy surface ships.
Apply knowledge of production processes towards completion of complicated and non-routine tasks related to installations on shipboard systems and related equipment at company, and/or field locations in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
Troubleshoot and diagnose systems and equipment to efficiently eliminate problems.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Maintain effective supervisor and manager communications and relations.
Remove, plan, execute, install, and modify electrical cables, cableways, conductors, connectors, strain relief, fasteners, and equipment aboard naval vessels.
Complete electrical and data conductor disconnections, repairs, installations and reconnections on existing and new equipment for a complete installation.
Perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks including duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment.
Complete Quality documents necessary for reporting and verification of the work performed.