Marine Mechanic - 26666

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 44,808 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Marine Mechanic in Chesapeake, VA. This role involves maintaining and upgrading shipboard elevator equipment while interfacing with customers and managing subcontractors. Candidates should possess at least a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience, including troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are mandatory. Competitive benefits are provided, including health coverage and pension plans.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, and repair shipboard elevator equipment.
• Perform maintenance and technical support on elevators.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and improve elevator operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Reading drawings and schematics

Preventative maintenance

Interfacing with customers

Using hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Requisition Number:26666

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$44,808.00-$52,000.00

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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

When a U.S. Navy ship needs repairs, they call us.

Join HII Elevator Support Unit (ESU) in Chesapeake, VA supporting U.S. Naval shipboard operations with maintenance and modernization efforts. This Marine Mechanic position will have you working closely with our skilled trades teams, utilizing various tools of the trade, removing, installing and upgrading industrial equipment and structures for fleet modernization alterations and installations. 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. Per Diem provided based on location when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.

What You Will Do

• Master understanding of production and processes.
• Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others. May provide direction and lead others.
• May manage one or more multiple jobs.
• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies shipboard elevator mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on elevators and elevator doors such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
• Analyzes and evaluates elevator operations and related performance.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses malfunctions, and grooms elevators to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes elevator and elevator door components ensuring coordinative engineering field change.
• Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

What You Must Have

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of mechanical systems.
• Must be proficient in reading drawings and schematics.
• Must have experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, qualify control & testing procedures.
• Must be able to calibrateand make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access credentials.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred: Bonus Points For

Experience related to maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator and/or ordnance handling equipment and vertical package conveyors preferred.

Experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of marine electro-mechanical and hydraulicsystems highly desired.

Prior Shipboard experience preferred.

Candidates who hold a current or active DoD secretclearance or higher preferred.

Candidate with related technical training, degrees and/or certifications 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.