Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HII's Mission Technologies Division as an Advanced Weapons Elevators (AWE) Electrician based in Chesapeake, VA. You will install, operate, maintain, repair, and support on shipboard electrical systems across naval platforms.

Travel to shipyards and bases nationally and abroad as required, with a local tasking arrangement. The role requires a strong background in marine electrical systems, tool calibration, and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have high school or trade school, with 6 years of related experience.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must understand marine electrical systems, equipment, functions, and tools.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, testing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems on marine vessels.
• Must have Ford or Nimitz class carriers experience.
• Must have at least 3 years of Advance Weapons Elevator (AWE) experience.
• Must read drawings and schematics, and work packages.
• Must calibrate and repair tools/equipment on site.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Must be able to travel when not assigned to local tasking.

Responsibilities

• Support trades team by working on active class surface ships to perform alterations and installations for fleet modernization.
• Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment.
• Provide on-site training of customer support personnel when required.
• Perform quality inspections on finished products and provide on-site training as needed.
• May provide direction and lead others.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Interface with customers, manage subcontractors, and lead others.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

On-site installation

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or trade school

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Requisition Number: 28689

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

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. We look forward to meeting you.

Summary

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! As an Advanced Weapons Elevators (AWE) Electrician with our Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain maintenance repairs and technical support on electrical systems. This is a full-time position, locate in Chesapeake, VA. 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

• Support trades team by working on active class surface ships to perform alterations and installations for fleet modernization. Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment.
• Perform 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. Provide onsite training of customer support personnel when required. Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support personnel when required.
• May provide direction and lead others.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time. Apply comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Interface with customers, manage subcontractors, provide work direction and lead others. May manage one or more multiple jobs. Perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks including duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
• Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Schedule, report and brief customers and senior management.

What You Must Have

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must have complete comprehension of marine electrical systems, equipment, functions, and tools.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with installing, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems and its associated equipment on marine vessels.
• Must have Ford or Nimitz class carriers experience.
• Must have at least 3 years of Advance Weapons Elevator (AWE) experience.
• Must have experience working on Actuators.
• Must be able to read drawings and schematics, and work packages.
• Must be able to calibrate and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
• Must have experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, quality control & testing procedures.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD 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 when not assigned to local tasking.

Preferred: Bonus Points For

• Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school, apprenticeship program or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
• Experience related to maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator, Advanced Weapons elevators, and/or ordnance handling equipment and vertical package conveyors preferred.
• Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance preferred.
• 8+ years of related experience preferred.

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.

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.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

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 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.

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 [e-mail] 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 Mission Technologies.