Advanced Shipfitter

Riley Power Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Power group, LLC is seeking an Advanced Shipfitter for Newport News, VA, in a long-term role. Four years of commercial/naval experience as a first-class Shipfitter and documentation on the Advanced Shipfitter Summary Sheet are required.

Welding tests will be administered by the Welding School, and all PPE must be provided by the Leased Labor Provider Company. Safety training and ANSI/OSHA standards apply on site.

Qualifications

• Four years of commercial/naval experience as a first-class Shipfitter.
• Experience must be documented on the Advanced Shipfitter Summary Sheet.

Responsibilities

• Perform Advanced Shipfitter duties in Newport News, VA.
• Pass welding tests (Multi-Pass Tack Weld, Vertical test, Overhead test) before arrival at Newport News.
• Maintain PPE per OSHA/ANSI requirements; PPE provided by LLPC.

Skills

First-class Shipfitter experience

Job description

Job Details

RPG Field

Advanced Shipfitter Newport News,VA Posted:9/8/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 1538

Job Category: RPG Field

Riley Power group, LLC is a full-service maintenance and capital construction services company headquartered in Rock Hill, SC. We work nationwide on some of the most challenging, exciting construction & maintenance projects in the industrial sector. We are currently hiring skilled Inside Machinists for a Long-Term Position inNewport News area of Hampton Roads, VA. If you are a hardworking person who possesses the skills and ability to perform the job as outlined below, we would love to hear from you!

Four years of commercial/naval experience as a first-class Shipfitter. Experience must be documented on "Advanced Shipfitter Summary Sheet" prior to arrival at NNS. The Welding School will administer the following tests:

• A. Multi-Pass Tack Weld consisting of:
  • One (1) hour practice
  • One (1) hour Vertical test
  • One (1) hour Overhead test
• B. Visual Inspection of Weld Level I
  • Six (6) hours.

Prior to performing work at Newport News all Shipfitters must successfully pass, without training, the above tests at the Newport News welding school.

Required Safety Training / Qualifications: Leased Labor Provider Company (LLPC) shall provide employees who have completed the following safety training and /or medical clearance.

Leased Labor Provider Company shall provide documentation (copy of training, records, medical clearances, etc.) on Company Letterhead to Newport News Environmental, Health and Safety Department (O27) for review and approval prior to assignment of employees to work at Newport News.

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE*) is to be provided by the Leased Labor Provider Company.

All Personal Protective Equipment provided by the Leased Labor Provider Company shall meet the requirements of OSHA and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and /or as specified by Newport News.

RPG is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, criminal history, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or discharge from military service. RPG provides its services to many clients in their various business sectors who may have physical, mental, pre-employment screening and/ or citizenship requirements. These requirements are driven by contracts and/ or security requirements that RPG is required to adhere to, and which may vary between clients and their respective high-security industries. Misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications or background information is grounds for termination, denial of employment and/ or disqualification from future employment consideration.