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Req ID: 42064
Team: O46 PLANT UTILITY OPS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:No
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The candidates will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairing of mechanical tools air tools pump and hydraulic equipment. The ability to climb ladders work at heights lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and work in confined spaces may be required. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT
Specific to this position:
The selected candidate will repair and maintain critical equipment and systems which provide plant services on a variety of equipment. This will include low and high pressure steam system river water system air compressors demineralized water systems calibration and preventive maintenance. The person should be a team player highly motivated and work with minimal supervision. This position requires working day shift. Basic knowledge of plant operations pipefitting and troubleshooting control systems are a plus. Candidate should have a solid understanding pumps motors boiler maintenance boiler auxiliary systems compressors and demineralized water systems. Knowledge of the basic steam cycle water chemistry automated boiler control systems HP and LP Air systems River water systems and burner management systems is a plus
The ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and work in confined spaces may be required.
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT
Ability to read and interpret basic blue prints and technical specifications and/or equipment repair manuals.
Candidate should have a solid understanding of the basic steam cycle water chemistry automated boiler control systems burner management systems pumps boiler auxiliary systems compressors and generation of demineralized water.
Be able to utilize basic hand tools power tools and precision tools
5 years of trade experience is required 8 years is preferred
High School graduate or equivalent preferred
Previous military experience with boiler maintenance and repair and associated systems is a plus
Experience repairing and maintaining 600 psi and above marine type boilers is preferred
Experience in repairing and maintaining centrifugal pump systems
Experience in repairing and maintaining gearboxes and drive trains
Previous millwright experience
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
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.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to 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 e-mail address.
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