Calling All Shipboard Trades!- 30707

HII • Chesapeake, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

HII’s Platform Modernization team is recruiting shipboard trades professionals for fleet modernization work in the Norfolk, Virginia area. The team supports the U.S. Navy and national defense by working on active-class submarines, surface ships, and shore-based communication facilities. Work includes using mechanical tools to install, upgrade, and remove industrial equipment for alterations and installations. When not assigned to a local task, employees may travel to shipyards and military bases in the United States or abroad. Per diem is provided according to travel location, and the company covers travel and lodging expenses.

HII is hiring across multiple levels and specialties, including welders, mechanics, electricians, electronics technicians, pipefitters, and general laborers. The posting lists levels from Trades Assistant through Tech Subject Matter Expert, with salary ranges that vary by level and experience. This is a pipeline requisition for potential shipboard trades openings.

Employees perform installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of structures, equipment, and systems across platforms and technical environments. They support upgrades, removals, troubleshooting, and modernization; provide technical support at customer or field locations; evaluate system performance and resolve malfunctions; coordinate work with engineering changes and customers; and may train support personnel. Work may also involve technical documentation and duties outside the employee’s primary specialty as needed.

The work is primarily aboard ships or in industrial conditions. It may involve confined spaces, ladders, extreme temperatures, high heat, humidity, noise, dirty conditions, and working aloft or over vessel sides. Employees may ride ships at sea for extended periods and may need to wear a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States.

Requirements

• High school education, trade school, or equivalent; the posting lists experience levels from 0 to 8+ years of related experience.
• Provide own hand tools as designated for the trade specialty.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain base and ship access.
• Ability to work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders, as well as written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes; the required weight is determined by the job and is no less than 30 pounds.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders and work in confined spaces and industrial conditions.
• Ability to travel within and outside the continental United States as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge in various welding processes and positions.
• Welder candidates must demonstrate ability in needed welding processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from the Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks after starting for continued employment.
• Alteration Installation Team (AIT) experience.
• Current welding, electrical, mechanical, or pipefitting experience and certifications.
• Shipboard experience.
• Current 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, removals, troubleshooting, and modernization efforts using appropriate 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.
• Apply knowledge of production methods, processes, and procedures while assisting with technical documentation, including work packages, procedures, test documents, and reports.
• Perform tasks outside the primary specialty when needed to complete assignments.

Benefits

• Company-paid travel and lodging expenses for travel assignments; per diem is provided based on location.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) Savings Plan options and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED