Company Information
HII Fleet Support Group LLC
5200 W. Mercury Blvd. Suite 250
Newport News, VA 23605
Phone: 757-896-5556
Application Information
5200 W. Mercury Blvd. Suite 250
Newport News, VA 23605
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FSG Master Tradesperson 2 (Mechanic)
HII FLEET SUPPORT GROUP (0480)
Chesapeake-Virginia-United States
28315BR
External Job Description
The selected candidate will be supporting our Marine Services Division working on the deck plates using various mechanical tools to installing industrial equipment to assist with alterations and installs for fleet modernization on various contracts such as Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Space & Naval Warfare Systems Command and Naval Surface Warfare Center. The selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country when not assigned to a local task. Per diem available based on location when on travel, travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. There is potential to work up to 20 hours overtime a week.
Position Specifics: Candidate must have the following to qualify.
• Must have direct experience with mechanical applications on industrial equipment.
• Must be capable and have knowledge of using various mechanical and industrial tools on industrial equipment, such as precision measuring instruments, minor rigging equipment, portable power units and mechanical fastening devices.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DBIDS/CAC badge.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment. Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations. Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel. Applies understanding of production and processes to assignments. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May assist in the development and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
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.
Department/Cost Center
115 - FSG MMTS Busn Unit - 11500 - Marine Services Ops
US Citizenship Required for this Position
Yes
Relocation Assistance
No relocation assistance available
Clearance Type
Secret
Minimum Education
High School Diploma/GED
Shift
1st
Schedule
Full-time
Travel
Yes, 25%-50% of the time
Basic Qualifications
HS education or Trade School + 2 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Preferred Qualifications
• Direct experience with mechanical applications on shipboard equipment a plus.
Company Statement
Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division provides a wide range of professional services through its Fleet Support, Mission Driven Innovative Solutions, Nuclear & Environmental, and Oil & Gas groups. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 40,000 people operating both domestically and internationally.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled Welcome. U.S. citizenship required for most positions.
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