(Plumber) Mastertradesperson 3- 29100

HII's Mission Technologies division•Chesapeake, VA

21d•$44,808 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

HII is seeking an experienced Plumber 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or Trade School equivalent; technical training/certification in plumbing preferred.
4+ years of demonstrated experience in plumbing, pipefitting, or marine/industrial piping systems.
Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals, piping schematics, and technical standards.
Familiarity with ANSI, National Plumbing Code, and OEM installation practices.
Ability to work in shipboard, pier-side, and industrial environments.
Ability to safely perform brazing, threading, coupling, pressure testing, and fixture installation.
General mechanic knowledge and ability to operate various tools in support additional tasking.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces aboard barges and in shipyard environments.
Must consistently wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety boots, fall protection) and follow program safety training/briefings.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Navy berthing barges or shipboard plumbing systems
Support machinist tasks such as drilling, tapping, boring, reaming, and grinding of metal components.
Experience with other primary and auxiliary shipboard systems
Knowledge of tag out procedures and hot work requirements per OSHA and NAVSEA standards.

Responsibilities

Perform organizational-level (O Level) maintenance and repairs to keep all plumbing and piping systems aboard berthing barges operational.
Assemble, install, maintain, and repair piping systems and plumbing fixtures for steam, heating, potable water, drainage, and wastewater systems.
Perform cutting, bending, threading, brazing, assembling, and fastening of pipe and hangers.
Conduct repairs from pier-side connection points to valves, taps, and fixtures.
Inspect and repair steam, water, and gas lines from regulator cut-off valves to appliances.
Conduct repairs IAW ANSI A40.8 55 and National Plumbing Code requirements.
Maintain, repair, and replace sinks, toilets, urinals, faucets, basins, showers, and drain lines when required.
Replace components such as mixing valves, flushometers, showerheads, water fountains, and water heaters.
Install heater insulation jackets and secure units to prevent vibration/movement.
Test piping systems for pressure and proper flow following repairs.
Support annual inspections, tank/void opening, gas-free processes, and CHT (sewage) system repairs as required.
Support winterization and de-winterization of plumbing systems across multiple barge classes.
Respond to emergency, urgent, and routine plumbing service calls within PWS-defined time standards.
Work after-hours when emergency or urgent plumbing failures require immediate action.
Maintain deck drains and associated piping, removing obstructions and ensuring proper drainage.
Support habitability repairs (fixtures, waterproof components, piping replacements, etc.).