(Mechanic) Mastertradesperson 2- 28546

HII's Mission Technologies division•Virginia Beach, VA

10d•$38,438 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

HII is seeking a skilled Mechanic-2 to join our team supporting the Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (COMUSFLTFORCOM) Berthing and Messing Program, which operates duty crew berthing barges that provide essential living and working spaces for crews during ship overhaul and repair periods. This position is contingent upon contract award. 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 at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture: 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.

Requirements

High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2 years of related experience.
Must provide basic hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems using diagnostic tools.
Experience conducting preventive maintenance schedules
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and OEM specifications.
Familiar with OSHA, shipyard, and Navy safety practices (LOTO, confined space, fall protection, PPE)

Nice To Haves

Prefer technical/professional certifications.
Experience supporting U.S. Navy berthing barges (APL) or afloat platforms.
Knowledge of NAVSEA drawings/specs and shipyard practices.
Experience with other primary and auxiliary shipboard systems
Familiar with OSHA-10/30, shipyard, and Navy safety practices (LOTO, confined space, fall protection, PPE).

Responsibilities

Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment systems aboard U.S. Navy berthing barges (APL) used to house ship’s personnel during maintenance availabilities.
Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time.
Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change.
Maintains effective customer communications and relations.
May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.
Applies understanding of production and processes to assignments.
Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
May assist in the development and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.