Shipboard HVAC Technician - 29781

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Norfolk, VA seeks a Shipboard HVAC Technician to join the ACCCIT team within CEMAT. You will work on Marine HVAC systems aboard US Navy ships, with travel up to 25%.

The role is full-time, located in Norfolk, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, coordination with customers and subcontractors, and development of technical work documents. The position requires a high school or trade school background with 4 years of related experience, the ability to

Qualifications

• High School education or Trade School with 4 years related experience.
• Experience troubleshooting, evaluating, diagnosing, and repairing ships' HVAC electrical systems including fans, motors, control circuits, electric heaters, and thermostatic controls.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CAC badge.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access.
• Candidate must be able to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing ships' HVAC mechanical and electrical systems/equipment.
• Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Interface with customers, manage subcontractors and provide work direction to others.
• Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages and test documents.
• Schedule, report and brief customers and senior management; perform duties outside specialty to complete installation or work assignment.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical systems diagnosis

Customer/subcontractor liaison

Education

High School or Trade School

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Requisition Number:29781

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$44,808.00-$58,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Mid

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 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

For over a century, HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navy’s most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navy’s readiness! We are seeking a Shipboard HVAC Technician to be a member of the Aircraft Carrier Climate Control Improvement Team (ACCCIT) within the CEMAT group. The selected candidate will be working on Marine Electrical and Mechanical equipment that supports Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling systems (HVAC) onboard US Navy ships. This position is full-time and located in our Norfolk, VA location, with the possibility of travel.

• Troubleshooting and repairing ships' HVAC mechanical andelectrical systems/equipment.
• Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others.
• Performs a variety of complicated and non routine tasks. 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 4 years of related experience.
• Must have experience troubleshooting, evaluating, diagnosing, and repairing ships' HVAC electrical systems including fans, motors, control circuits, electric heaters, and thermostatic controls.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CAC badge.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access.
• Candidate must be able to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%.

Bonus Points For

• Gaylord Industries Grease Interceptor Hood wash down and fire safety systems experience a plus.
• Previous US Navy experience highly desirable.
• Current, active DoD Secret Security clearance or higher is a plus.

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. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.