Shipboard Elevator Technician - 29901

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies in San Diego, CA, seeks a senior skilled trades technician to support U.S. Navy elevator systems on aircraft carriers.

You will perform installation, maintenance and testing of mechanical/hydraulic systems in an industrial/shipboard setting, with travel as required. The role requires high school or trade schooling with 8 years of navy elevator experience, ability to read drawings, troubleshoot, and obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• High School or Trade School or equivalent with 8 years of related navy elevator systems experience.
• Experience with System Operability Test (SOT) III process.
• Ability to read mechanical/hydraulic drawings and schematics.
• Experience conducting on-site installation of equipment following safety and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, repair and modify shipboard elevator and related equipment.
• Work closely with supervisors and other trades.
• Train/assist Navy personnel and other employees on shipboard systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with customers and management; prepare reports and briefs.

Skills

Reading drawings/schematics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

On-site installation

Calibrating tools

Team collaboration

Education

High School or Trade School

Tools

Hand tools

Safety procedures

Job description

Requisition Number: 29901 Required Travel: 26 - 50% Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $67,687.00 - $75,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Senior This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Role

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

Join our Elevator Support Unit (ESU)! The position will support contracted skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators, Aircraft Elevators and Vertical Package Conveyors and their associated systems on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The selected candidate will support ESU by performing a variety of skilled trades, maintenance and technical tasks on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo handling systems and associated equipment, including aircraft elevators, weapons elevators and vertical stores conveyors. Work includes daily activities of physical labor in an industrial and shipboard environment. Your accomplishments will make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and America’s national defense! Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.
• Selected candidate will work closely with supervisory level employees and other trades.
• Will train/assist other employees/navy personnel on shipboard systems and day-to-day operation.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on shipboard systems, integrated systems and related equipment/software at company, customer and/or field locations.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
• Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Will attend meetings, interface with customers, subcontractors and provide work direction to others.
• Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
• Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
• Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

What You Must Have

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related maintenance and repair experience on navy aircraft carriers’ shipboard elevator systems and package conveyors.
• Must have experience with the System Operability Test (SOT) III process.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of mechanical/hydraulic systems.
• Must be proficient in reading mechanical/hydraulic drawings and schematics.
• Must have experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, qualify control & testing procedures.
• Must be able to calibrate and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.Must be able to obtain and maintain base access credentials.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator doors and divisional hangar bay doors.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator safety stanchion assemblies.
• Experience in fabrication of hydraulic flexible hoses.
• Experience in rigging operations. Rigging certification/qualification desired.
• Experience in equipment operation of JLG’s and forklifts. Certification desired.
• Experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of marine electro-mechanical and hydraulic systems highly desired.
• Prior Shipboard experience preferred.
• Candidates who hold a current or active DoD secret clearance or higher 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.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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. Our 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.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

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