Pipefitter - 28224

HII's Mission Technologies division•Chesapeake, VA

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 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. SummaryHII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on submarine alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Pipefitter candidate will support PM, working closely with our skilled trades teams, on active class surface ships, submarines, and shore-based facilities using various pipefitting processes, mechanical techniques and related tools to remove, install, and upgrade industrial equipment, assisting with alterations and installations for ﬂeet modernization on various contracts. Weekend and/or overtime hours required depending on contract awards and support required as per trade/skill set. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem provided based on location when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. Candidate must be able to demonstrate silver brazing ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment.

Requirements

Candidate must be able to demonstrate silver brazing ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment.
High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2 years of related experience.
Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.
Must have knowledge and experience with standard pipe fitting procedures, bending processes for tubing and pipe, testing installed piping systems and Class P-3a and P-3b silver brazing processes in accordance with NAVSEA Tech Pub. 7000 and NAVSEA Standard Item 009-12.
Must have strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be fabricated and/or installed.
Must be able to work from blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction.
Must be able to work outside of trade specific requirements as team projects require, assisting team members towards task completion.
Must have knowledge of quality control steps and procedures. Must be able to follow and enforce safety procedures.
Must have experience working in a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with others.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment
Must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
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

Nice To Haves

Current or prior silver brazing qualification certificates Grade III, IV and/or V preferred.
Candidates with current or prior welding certificates applicable with MIL-STD-248 preferred.
Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
Current Shipyard Competent Person Certification preferred.
Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate a plus.

Responsibilities

Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement and performance consistent with company values.
Support trades team by working on active class vessels to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization.
Perform all work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
Perform a variety of simple and complicated tasks, both routine and non-routine, including those outside of specialty, related to shipboard maintenance to meet standards on various contracts at company, customer and/or field locations.
Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
Lay out and mark points and lines on pipe, tubing and parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.
Cut, fit, assemble, bend, and position pipe, tubing and support structures to be brazed or welded into jigs, holding fixtures, and existing structure using hand and powered tools.
Apply comprehensive understanding of production and processes, specialty trades functions and tools to provide technical support, install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify shipboard systems, integrated systems and related equipment at company, customer and/or field locations.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
Participate in special projects as required.
Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced welders. May serve as a group leader.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

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