Requisition Number: 13146
Required Travel: 51 - 75%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Entry Level
Are you looking to join a team of professionals for a long term secure and rewarding employment opportunity? Then join our System Integration (SI) team whose accomplishments make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and national defense!
We are seeking Junior level Trades personnel to provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations & installation for fleet modernization. Candidates will be provided training and additional credentialing opportunities. The selected candidate will support the SI team working on active class submarines, surface ships and shore facilities using various tools to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization on various contracts such as Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Selected candidates may be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around or out of the country when not assigned to a local task. Per diem pay is available based on location when on travel, travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. Travel expenses will be provided by the company. *TL
Under direction, performs routine work technical trades duties to include support of technical repairs and installations. Work from blueprints and tech manuals. Work assigned is typical of standard work assignments common to specialty trades. Applies job skills and company policies to complete a wide range of tasks that vary based on job, contract, customer requirements, specifications, etc. Performs semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of systems and equipment. Tasks vary. Position may perform specialized machine operations.
High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 1 year of related experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance and a DBIDS/CAC badge for base access/credentials.
Must have experience working in a team environment.
Must be able to travel 50%-75% of the time.
Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Knowledge and/or experience in a trades specialty in the following areas: mechanical, electrical, electronic, welding, HVAC, and fitting.
Candidates with prior marine and/or industrial experience highly desired.
Candidates who are currently enrolled or a graduate from and/or completed vocational school or skilled trade certificate programs are preferred.
Possession of an active DOD Clearance is a plus.
Prior fire-watch training and/or experienced desired.
Candidates with experience reading and using precision measuring tools (i.e. micrometers, slide calipers, indicators, voltage meters, and gages) are preferred.
OSHA 10 maritime Certification is a plus.
Candidates possessing a current U.S. Travel passport are preferred.
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness. And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.
HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit: hii.com.
HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.