Requisition Number: 29158
Required Travel: 51 - 75%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $47,049.00 - $49,920.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Come Join HII Where Hard Stuff Is Done Right!
Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Marine Electrician candidate will support PM, working closely with our skilled trades teams, on Naval Vessels, utilizing various tools of the trades, removing, installing and upgrading industrial systems and equipment. Weekend and/or overtime hours required depending on contract awards and support required as per trade/skill set. Selected candidates will be required to commute to and maintain access to shipyards and military bases located around the Hampton Roads area depending on contract obligations. Selected candidates will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem provided based on location when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.
As an HII Marine Electrician, you will:
Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment and structures by performing alterations and installations for fleet modernization on US Navy surface ships.
Apply knowledge of production processes toward completion of complicated and non-routine tasks related to installations on shipboard systems and related equipment at company or field locations in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.
Troubleshoot and diagnose systems and equipment to efficiently eliminate problems.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Maintain effective supervisor and manager communications and relations.
Remove, plan, execute, install, and modify electrical cables, cableways, conductors, connectors, strain relief, fasteners, and equipment aboard naval vessels.
Complete electrical and data conductor disconnections and reconnections on existing and new equipment for full installation completion.
Complete quality documents necessary for reporting and verification of the work performed.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a High School Diploma or Trade School equivalent, with experience aligned to 4 years of electrical and field technician work, including cable installation, termination, connector fabrication, troubleshooting, and shipboard support.
Must be able to obtain shipyard and base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain them throughout employment.
Must adhere to all safety and quality procedures, including performing in-process QA inspections and meeting NAVSEA standards.
Must be able to travel between 50%-75% when not assigned to local tasking.
Must provide appropriate hand tools and trade-specific PPE.
Must have experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and electronic systems, including Cable runs (installation, rip-out, routing, and dressing); Equipment mounting (racks, cabinets, brackets); System component verification and operational testing
Must be proficient in reading and interpreting run sheets, drawings, schematics, prints, and technical documentation for correct installation and verification.
Must have experience planning and laying out cable routes, pulling, banding, and grooming cable runs, and ensuring work meets required specifications.
Must have experience building, modifying, and air-testing watertight MCTs, including cutting, sorting, assembling, and 90-psi pressure testing.
Must be proficient in fabrication and troubleshooting of coax, and multipin connectors, including checking for continuity and ground.
Must understand proper and safe methods for disconnecting and reconnecting equipment and completing required OQE (Objective Quality Evidence).
Must be experienced in the safe usage of multimeters, meggers, and performing continuity and grounding tests.
Must be able to communicate effectively with Team Leads and coworkers regarding technical work, task progress, and material needs.
Must be able to perform in a crew leadership role.
Must be able to follow and enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
Must be able to work outside of trade specific requirements as team projects require towards task completion.
Preferred Requirements
Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school, apprenticeship program or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
Candidates with NAVSEA Cableway Improvement Program certifications are preferred.
Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance preferred.
OSHA 10 Maritime Certification a plus.
Basic computer usage and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software a plus.
Candidates with multiple marine installation trade skills are highly preferred.
Physical Requirements
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.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
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. Our 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.
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.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
