Pipefitter Master - Chesapeake, VA, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

Required Travel:
%


Employment Type:
Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt


Security Clearance:

Join HII Fleet Sustainment & Modernization (FS&M) in Chesapeake, VA as we keep the most powerful Navy the world has known afloat and ready to serve.

MSO trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization.

Third Class** candidate will support FS&M, working closely with our skilled trades teams on surface ships performing welding processes and related duties on shipboard structural removals, installations, and upgrades for industrial equipment.

Selected candidate 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.

**Candidate must be able to demonstrate brazing ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team with in three weeks of start date for continued employment.

Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement and performance consistent with company values.
Support trades team by working on active class surface ships to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization.

Assist in a variety of installation, maintenance and technical support on products such as shipboard systems, integrated systems and related equipment at company, customer and/or field locations.

Install, operate, maintain, repair and modify valves, pipe, piping systems and structural support elements and equipment.
May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

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.

Perform duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate brazing ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team with in three weeks of start date for continued employment.

Must have experience with silver brazing process and ability to properly fit pipe for a welder.
Must be familiar with testing installed piping systems.
Must have knowledge of quality control steps and procedures.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance, and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
Current or prior silver brazing qualification certificates Grade III, IV and V preferred.
Ability to interpret specifications for the purpose of fabrication and/or installation a plus
Candidates with current or prior welding certificates applicable with MIL-STD-248 preferred.

Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program are preferred.

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes.

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. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; platform modernization; and critical nuclear operations.

With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S.

national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics.

HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force.