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Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII

Pascagoula (MS)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Prescription drugs
Dental & Vision
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
401K savings plan
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Scholarships

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking an Operating Engineer to lubricate and maintain a range of mechanical equipment aboard ships in Pascagoula, MS. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with shipyard or industrial background preferred.

Position is full-time and on-site with no relocation assistance. US citizenship required. Telework is not available. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years of related experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; shipyard or industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lubricate moving parts of pumps, shafting, engines, gears and related equipment.
  • Maintain oil and grease levels and grease moving parts.
  • Support general maintenance tasks as needed on shipyard equipment.

Skills

Lubrication
Mechanical aptitude
Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Team: 14 Operating Engineers
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 2nd
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today

With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep Reading

The Role

Lubricate, according to schedule and need, the moving parts of a variety of mechanical equipment, such as pumps, shafting, motor bearings, engines, sprockets, drive chains, gears, pulleys, compressors, water treatment equipment, power house equipment, galley equipment, cranes and heating and ventilating equipment. Maintain oil and grease levels. Grease moving parts and friction surfaces.

Must Have
  • 3 to 5 years experience
Nice to Have
  • High school diploma or equivalent with shipyard or industrial experience
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. HII’s 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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

  • medical
  • prescription drug
  • dental and vision plan choices
  • on-site health centers
  • tele-medicine
  • wellness resources
  • employee assistance programs
  • savings plan options (401K)
  • financial education and planning tools
  • life insurance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • employee discounts
  • early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
  • and more
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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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 e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.

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