Job Description
Lead electrical installations and maintenance on Navy aircraft carriers during refueling and complex overhaul
Electrician
Join HII and Mission Technologies where our team works in the only shipyard to execute the Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The mid-life of RCOH includes refueling of nuclear reactors, overhauling most machinery, and modernizing warfare systems to ensure the Navy's aircraft carriers incorporate improved capabilities needed for success in the remaining 25 years of service. We are seeking Electricians to join our growing team. The selected candidate will be supporting RCOH making an impact on the safety of our US Navy ships by working on electrical systems by installing, operating, maintaining maintenance repairs and technical support on shipboard equipment. Your accomplishments will make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and America's national defense!
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Support trades team by working on active class surface ships to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization.
- Perform a variety of maintenance and technical support on shipboard systems, integrated systems, and related equipment/software onboard Aircraft Carriers.
- Assist and/or perform troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
- Learn and apply production processes toward completion of assignments.
- Perform duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 1-6 years of related experience.
- Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
- Must be able to read and use precision tools.
- Must be able to follow safety procedures to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
- 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 provide hand tools per trade designation.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Preferred Requirements:
- Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school, apprenticeship program or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
- Candidates with a current or active DoD clearance preferred.
- OSHA 10 Maritime Certification
- NAVSEA Cableway Improvement certification
- Multi-Pin Connector experience
- Knowledge of Navy Tag Out program, NSTM 300, and 3M manual
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.
- Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions.
- Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
HII is more than a job – it's an opportunity to build a new future. 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.
Support trades team by working on active class surface ships to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization, Perform maintenance and technical support on shipboard systems, integrated systems, and related equipment/software onboard Aircraft Carriers, Assist and/or perform troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time, Learn and apply production processes toward completion of assignments, Perform duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment