Pipefitter — On-Site Shipyard Utilities & Piping

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, part of HII, is seeking a pipefitter to work on the shipyard’s utility infrastructure piping systems, including steam, compressed air, city water, gases, and sewer.

Candidates must be able to work at extreme heights or confined spaces, lift 40 lbs, and pass a respirator fit test, with shift-based duties in a demanding industrial environment. This is a full-time, on-site role in Newport News, VA, with no relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Trades school training, familiarity with plumbing and mechanical codes, and Journeyman’s plumbing license is highly desirable.
• Experience in the installation and repair of live mechanical piping systems.
• Ability to read and accurately follow written, oral and graphic instructions.
• Solid skills in power and hand tools.
• Have the ability to work a variable work schedule including overtime.

Responsibilities

• The specific assignment is for a pipefitter to work on the shipyard’s utility infrastructure piping systems that may include steam, compressed air, city water, gases, sewer, etc.
• Piping may be located on or in piers, docks, shops, plants, buildings, trenches, tunnels, etc.
• The job may involve exposure to extreme weather and other environmental conditions encountered in shipbuilding and manufacturing including noise, fumes, chemicals, moving and energized machines, cranes, and systems.
• The work includes layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and the maintenance of piping and piping systems, appurtenances, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing systems, on the basis of knowledge or system operation and study of building plans or working drawings.
• Candidate will be expected to place high priorities on safety and quality-workmanship.

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, part of HII, is seeking a pipefitter to work on the shipyard’s utility infrastructure piping systems, including steam, compressed air, city water, gases, and sewer.

Candidates must be able to work at extreme heights or confined spaces, lift 40 lbs, and pass a respirator fit test, with shift-based duties in a demanding industrial environment. This is a full-time, on-site role in Newport News, VA, with no relocation assistance.