Shipboard Elevator Technician - 29901

HII's Mission Technologies division•San Diego, CA

2d•$67,687 - $75,000•Onsite

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. Summary Join our Elevator Support Unit (ESU)! The position will support contracted skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators, Aircraft Elevators and Vertical Package Conveyors and their associated systems on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The selected candidate will support ESU by performing a variety of skilled trades, maintenance and technical tasks on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo handling systems and associated equipment, including aircraft elevators, weapons elevators and vertical stores conveyors. Work includes daily activities of physical labor in an industrial and shipboard environment. Your accomplishments will make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and America’s national defense! Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA.

Requirements

High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related maintenance and repair experience on navy aircraft carriers’ shipboard elevator systems and package conveyors.
Must have experience with the System Operability Test (SOT) III process.
Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of mechanical/hydraulic systems.
Must be proficient in reading mechanical/hydraulic drawings and schematics.
Must have experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, qualify control & testing procedures.
Must be able to calibrate and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain base access credentials.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator doors and divisional hangar bay doors.
Experience in maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator safety stanchion assemblies.
Experience in fabrication of hydraulic flexible hoses.
Experience in rigging operations. Rigging certification/qualification desired.
Experience in equipment operation of JLG’s and forklifts. Certification desired.
Experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of marine electro-mechanical and hydraulic systems highly desired.
Prior Shipboard experience preferred.
Candidates who hold a current or active DoD secret clearance or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.
Selected candidate will work closely with supervisory level employees and other trades.
Will train/assist other employees/navy personnel on shipboard systems and day-to-day operation.
Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on shipboard systems, integrated systems and related equipment/software at company, customer and/or field locations.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
Will attend meetings, interface with customers, subcontractors and provide work direction to others.
Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.