Tech Subject Matter Expert

HII•San Diego, CA

12h•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 HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloate! This position is for an experienced Auxiliaries systems / equipment mechanic for the COMNAVAIRPAC Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT). The experienced mechanic will be the subject matter expert for Galley and Refrigeration equipment and perform comprehensive equipment evaluations and repairs aboard CVNs, train ship personnel in proper assessment methods and technical documentation use, and verify installed systems to ensure accurate logistics records. 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 experience, to include specific systems expertise.
Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Experience generating Technical Work Documents (MP and FWP).
Experience assessing, troubleshooting and repairing shipboard auxiliary equipment to include: Galley and sculleries, ship’s Laundry, Water heaters, Pump alignment, HPAC compressors, waste pollution Equipment and refrigeration plants onboard CVNs.
Experience conducting pump alignments.
Experience developing and executing work packages in support of government screened Automated Work Requests (AWRs).
Experience identifying equipment deficiencies affecting AC&R, thaw and chill boxes.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Have an EPA Refrigerant Tech Certification (Universal).
Must have an active DoD SECRET level security clearance.
Must have a current US passport.
Must be able to obtain and maintain base/ship access.

Nice To Haves

Prior US Navy Active-Duty experience with at least one tour onboard a CVN.
Knowledge of the CEMAT organization.
Experience working onboard CNAP aircraft carriers stateside and in Japan.
Experience working side-by-side with Ships Force training sailors on proper system / equipment assessment, troubleshooting and repair techniques.
Qualified as a Quality Control Inspector (QCI).

Responsibilities

Considered subject matter expert in technical specialty.
Conducting material condition assessments, troubleshooting and repairs on various equipment throughout the ship.
Train Ships Force on proper assessment techniques.
Train Ships Force on using technical documentation such as drawings and technical manuals.
Validate equipment installed on CVNs to verify APL accuracy.
May work directly with customer or customer representatives, attend meetings and deploy for special projects.
Ability to manage, oversee, schedule and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs.
Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.
Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance.
Maintains effective customer communications and relations.
May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.