Tradesperson 1

HII's Mission Technologies division • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking skilled Pipfitters to support our defense and maritime operations. In this role, you will be preforming a number of pipefitting processes and related duties on shipboard piping systems to assist with refit and fleet modernization on naval vessels, submarines, or within specialized shore facilities. You will work in a fast-paced environment where precision and safety are paramount to national security.

Our Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) works on the only shipyard to execute the RCOH of aircraft carriers halfway through a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier’s 50-year service. The mid-life RCOH includes refueling of nuclear reactors, overhauling most machinery, and modernizing warfare systems. RCOH ensures the Navy's aircraft carriers incorporate improved capabilities needed for success in the remaining 25 years of service. Your accomplishments will make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and America’s national defense!

We are hiring across multiple levels and welcome applicants with a range of professional experience. Whether you are early in your career or bring several years of
expertise,
we encourage you to apply.

This posting is to collect applications for current and future openings for HII Mission Technologies. Candidates will be screened as opportunities come available and selected candidates will be contacted about an opportunity.

Requirements

• Tradesperson 1 - High School education and 1 year of related experience, or Trade School or equivalent. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Candidate must be proficient with standard pipe fitting procedures. (i.e. P-1 High energy systems. Lock-ring, silver braze - Grade III, IV, V).
• Candidate must be able to qualify Insert (Pull Ring) and Face Feed.
• Candidate must have experience testing installed piping systems.
• Candidate must be able to interpret blueprints, drawings and/or specifications to fabricated and/or install piping systems.
• Candidate must be proficient with use of layout tools.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.
• Candiate must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date, and maintain credentials throughout employment.
• Candidate must be able to provide hand tools per trades designation.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Shipboard experience preferred.(Requirement for senior level)
• Ability to develop specifications for the purpose of fabrication and/or installed preferred.
• Providing current or prior silver brazing qualification certificates Grade III, IV and V a plus.
• Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or a skilled trade certificate program are preferred.
• Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance preferred.
• OSHA 10 Maritime Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support trades team by working on active class surface ships to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization.
• Works to meet standards on various contracts such as Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Naval Surface Warfare Center.
• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as 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.
• Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others. Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks.
• 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.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees