DECK ELECTRICIAN ENTRY LEVEL

Req ID: 47497  Team: X31 ELECTRICAL  Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes  Full-Time Shift: Multiple  Relocation: No relocation assistance available  Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework  Travel Requirements:  No  Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start  ​Salary Range: $57,283.20 to $62,067.20   The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range   Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re 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. 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 Role

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more.  Deck electricians are largely responsible for the installation, repair, overhaul, and operational testing of the electrical systems aboard the ship. Electricians can be working on one of the many electrical systems aboard the ship including lighting, power distribution, communication or navigation. Electricians read and interpret complex electrical and electronic schematics. The job of an electrician is unique in that it requires an individual that can quickly switch between differing tasks ranging from lighting and receptacle hook-ups, installing wire way racks, rebuilding equipment, installing electronic controls, lighting maintenance, performing preventative maintenance, or welding of studs for mounting equipment. Please learn more by watching this video: https://youtu.be/l3tLf5_s4kw?si=2-C3GQHIehmePXS_ Must Have

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S. Candidates must be able to: Climb ladders and work at extreme heights.  Work in small, tight, or confined spaces.  Kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.  Lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more. Work while repeatedly reaching overhead. Work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions. Work in areas with radiation. Take and pass a respirator fit test.  Work assigned shift as production needs.  Take and pass a Physical Agility Test. Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn. 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. HII’s 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 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.   Working at HII is