Marine Mechanic II - 18090 - HII Mission Technologies Division

Chesapeake, VA

About the Job

Requisition Number: 18090

Required Travel: 51 - 75%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

Summary

Join HII Elevator Support Unit (ESU) in Chesapeake, VA as we keep the most powerful Navy the world has known afloat and ready to serve. ESU trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Mechanic candidate will support ESU by installing, modernizing, and providing maintenance of shipboard weapons handling systems. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task.

What You Will Do

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. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time.
Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations.
May provide onsite training of customer support personnel. Applies understanding of production and processes to assignments. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
May assist in the development and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

What You Must Have

High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2 years of related experience.
Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.
Must have experience installing, maintaining and repairing structural and mechanical systems and associated equipment.
Must have experience using various power tools and measurement devices.
Must have the ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints, technical drawings and/or technical manuals.
Must have knowledge of safety and quality control steps and procedures.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Confidential security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
Must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
Must be able to provide hand tools per trades designation.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred: Bonus Points For

Shipboard experience is preferred.
Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school, apprenticeship program or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
Current or active DoD security clearance a plus.
OSHA 10 Maritime Certification a plus
Experience with installation and maintenance of mechanical systems US Navy, commercial or automotive.

Physical Requirements

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. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Technical Solutions.

Source : HII Mission Technologies Division