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Marine Mechanic - 25616 in Suffolk

Energy Jobline ZR, Suffolk, VA, United States


Summary
Join HII as we keep the world’s most powerful Navy afloat! Join our Elevator Support Unit (ESU) as a Marine Mechanic. This full‑time position will support contracted skilled trades work on weapon and aircraft elevators and their systems on U.S. Navy ships. Travel within and outside the continental United States may be required. Location: Chesapeake, VA.

What You Will Do

Perform maintenance and repairs on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo handling systems, vertical stores conveyors, and associated equipment.

May provide direction and lead others.

Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time; apply comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.

May manage one or more multiple jobs; perform a variety of complicated and non‑routine tasks including duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment.

Develop and use technical documents, including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Schedule, report and brief customers and senior management.

What You Must Have

High school education, trade school or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.

Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a half‑face respirator.

Ability to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain them throughout employment.

Ability to travel when not assigned to local tasking.

Experience installing, maintaining and repairing structural and mechanical systems and associated equipment.

Experience using various power tools and measurement devices.

Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints, technical drawings and/or technical manuals.

Knowledge of safety and quality control steps and procedures.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and keep it throughout employment.

Ability to provide hand tools per trades designation.

Bonus Points For

Experience related to maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator, ordnance handling equipment, or vertical package conveyors.

Experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of marine hydraulic systems.

Prior shipboard experience.

Completion of vocational school, apprenticeship program or skilled trades certificate program.

Current or active DoD security clearance.

OSHA 10 Maritime Certification.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes (no less than 30 lb). Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. May ride ships at sea for extended periods, require wearing a respirator, and travel within and outside the continental United States.

Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurring compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please e‑mail

accommodations@hii.com

with the nature of your request and contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may call

1‑844‑849‑8463

(Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies).

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