(Pipefitter) Mastertradesperson 2- 29177

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 38,438 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News seeks a skilled Brazier Pipefitter to join the RCOH team, which executes refueling and overhaul of aircraft carriers. Responsibilities include installing and brazing piping systems and troubleshooting malfunctions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or trade school education, proficiency in brazing procedures, and the ability to work in challenging environments. The anticipated salary range is $38,438 - $65,000.

Qualifications

• Proficient with standard brazing and pipe fitting procedures.
• Able to qualify Insert (Pull Ring) and Face Feed.
• Experience testing installed piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Support trades team with alterations and installations.
• Install and braze piping systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.
• Develop and use technical documents.

Skills

Brazing ability

Pipe fitting procedures

Ability to interpret blueprints

Use of layout tools

Education

High School education or Trade School

Tools

Hand tools as per trades specialty

Job description

Job Description

Join the HII Mission Technologies – Our Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) team working on the only shipyard to execute the RCOH of aircraft carriers halfway through a nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier’s 50‑year service. The RCOH includes refueling of nuclear reactors, overhauling most machinery, and modernizing warfare systems. As a Brazier Pipefitter, you will support RCOH by performing pipefitting processes and related duties on shipboard piping systems to assist with refit and fleet modernization.

**Candidate must be able to demonstrate brazing ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first 90 days from start date for continued employment.**

• Support trades team by working on active class surface ships to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization.
• Work to meet standards on various contracts such as Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Naval Surface Warfare Center.
• Install and braze piping systems, 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 and/or field locations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
• Apply comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Responsible for interfacing with customers, and ability to provide work direction to others. Perform a variety of complicated and non‑routine tasks.
• Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
• Perform duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2‑6+ years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Candidate must be proficient with standard brazing and pipe fitting procedures. (i.e. P‑1 High energy systems. Lock‑ring, silver braze - Grade III, IV, V).
• Candidate must be able to qualify Insert (Pull Ring) and Face Feed.
• Candidate must have experience testing installed piping systems.
• Candidate must be able to interpret blueprints, drawings and/or specifications to fabricate and/or install piping systems.
• Candidate must be proficient with use of layout tools.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.
• Candidate must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date, and maintain credentials throughout employment.
• Candidate must be able to provide hand tools per trades designation.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Requirements

• Shipboard experience preferred. (Requirement for senior level)
• Ability to develop specifications for the purpose of fabrication and/or installed preferred.
• Providing current or prior silver brazing qualification certificates Grade III, IV and V a plus.
• Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or a skilled trade certificate program are preferred.
• Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance 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.

Salary Range

Anticipated Salary Range: $38,438.00 – $65,000.00

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.