REFUELER

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia; On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division is seeking a Refueler in Newport News, Virginia. This full-time, on-site role requires final security clearance to start and offers relocation assistance of $2,500 plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus for external hires who live 50 miles or more from Newport News.

You will perform rigging and machining operations, follow NNPI/CUI procedures, inspect and maintain refueling equipment, implement spill prevention, and maintain required

Qualifications

• Active confidential or higher security clearance required.
• One or more years experience as a machinist or related trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigging and machining operations with procedural compliance.
• Follow NNPI/CUI handling procedures, safety rules and pre/post task briefings.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain refueling equipment and related gear; coordinate repairs.
• Implement spill prevention and respond to spills per the Emergency Response Plan.
• Maintain certifications (Confined Space, Rigging, Radiological and Nuclear Qualifications).
• Identify opportunities to streamline refueling processes and improve safety.

Skills

Machinist experience

Security clearance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational program in Machining/ Diesel/ Automotive/ HVAC

Job description

REFUELER

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Aug 6, 2026

Req ID: 48863

Team: X43 MACH INSTALL

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $57,283.20 to $85,196.80

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering $2500 in relocation to TRADE Experienced new hires that live 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus is eligible for candidates with a current active security clearance. The sign-on bonus is for external new hires. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are ineligible for the sign-on bonus.

• Perform rigging operations, machining operations, verbatim procedural compliance, and strong team work efforts
• Follow NNPI/CUI handling procedures, hazardous material regulations (DOT, OSHA, EPA), and shipyard safety manuals; complete pre task safety briefings and post task inspections
• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on refueling equipment, pumps, filters, and spill containment gear; coordinate repairs with Maintenance Control
• Implement spill prevention measures; respond to spills per the Emergency Response Plan; ensure proper disposal of contaminated waste
• Maintain current certifications (e.g., Confined Space, NNPI awareness, Rigging Qualifications, Radiological and Nuclear Qualifications; attend refresher courses and safety drills as required
• Identify opportunities to streamline refueling processes, reduce waste, and enhance safety; suggest procedural updates to the Refuel Operations Lead

Must Have

• Must have an active confidential or higher security clearance.
• Candidates must 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 indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
• Must be able to pass a Physical Agility Test.
• Candidates must be able to successfully complete radiation and mobile equipment operator physicals.
• Candidate must be able to successfully complete radiological training.
• Qualified candidates must have one (1) or more years experience as a machinist, machinist mate, mechanic/automotive repairman, engine man, heavy equipment repairman or similar experience.

Nice to Have

• Mechanical background preferred, and high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of a technical/vocational program in Machining, Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology, HVAC, or Mechanical Maintenance.

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 org