MAINTENANCE MACHINIST/REPAIR O46 FACILITIES

Req ID: 46792  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 Requirements:  No  Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start  ​Salary Range: $57,283.20 to $85,196.80   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

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 Must Have

The ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and work in confined spaces may be required. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT  Nice to Have

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 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 River water systems and burner management systems is a plus 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