Calling All Shipboard Trades! - 30743

HII•National City, CA

10d

About The Position

HII is seeking applicants for a pipeline requisition for shipboard trades supporting fleet modernization in the San Diego, California area. The roles are within the Platform Modernization department and support work on active-class submarines, surface ships, and shore-based communication facilities. Employees use mechanical tools to install, upgrade, and remove industrial equipment for alterations and installations. Trades specialties include welding, mechanics, electrical work, electronics technology, pipefitting, and general labor. Applicants across a range of experience levels are welcome, from early-career workers to experienced tradespeople. Employees perform installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of structures, equipment, and systems across different platforms and technical environments. Work includes supporting system upgrades and removals, troubleshooting, modernization, field technical support, performance evaluation, diagnosis and resolution of malfunctions, coordination with engineering changes and customers, and assistance with technical documentation. Onsite training may be provided to support personnel, and employees may perform work outside their primary specialty as needed. Selected candidates may travel to shipyards and military bases in or outside the United States when not assigned to a local task. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company, and per diem is provided based on location. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and obtain base and ship access. Candidates must provide their own hand tools as designated for their trade specialty. The posting describes several experience tiers, with hourly pay ranging from $20.76 to $44 depending on level and qualifications. The overall advertised salary range is $43,180 to $91,520 annually. HII offers medical, dental, and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan options; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and education scholarships. Occasional bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must be able to obtain base and ship access.
Must be able to work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, and written or verbal instructions.
High school education, trade school, or equivalent, and 0–8 years of related experience, depending on level.
Must provide own hand tools as designated for the trade specialty.
Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing at least 30 pounds.
Must be able to work on and climb ladders and work in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
Must be able to perform duties in high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions, including working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
Must be able to wear a respirator if required.
Must be able to travel within and outside the continental United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge of various welding processes in all positions.
Welder candidates must demonstrate ability in required welding processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from the Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks of employment for continued employment.
Alteration Installation Team (AIT) experience.
Current welding, electrical, mechanical, or pipefitting experience.
Certifications.
Shipboard experience.
Enrollment in, graduation from, or completion of a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program.
Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify structures, equipment, and systems across platforms and technical environments.
Support system upgrades, equipment removals, troubleshooting, and modernization using appropriate technical tools and methods.
Provide technical support for equipment, integrated systems, and associated software at customer or field locations.
Evaluate system performance, diagnose malfunctions, and resolve issues efficiently.
Coordinate work in alignment with engineering changes and maintain effective communication with customers.
Provide onsite training to support personnel when needed.
Assist with technical documentation, including work packages, procedures, test documents, and reports.
Perform tasks outside the primary trade specialty when needed to complete assignments.
Travel to shipyards and military bases when not assigned to a local task.