Pipefitter — Shipyard Utilities Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

401K Savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA seeks 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,

Responsibilities

• The role is a pipefitter responsible for layout, fabrication, assembly, installation and maintenance of piping systems for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating and industrial processing systems.

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA seeks 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,