Senior Mechanic (Mastertradesperson 4) - 22925
Date: Apr 24, 2025
Location: Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 22925
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $52,708.00 - $57,200.00
Security Clearance: None
Level of Experience: Senior
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.
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
Who We Are
Become a vital part of HII Mission Technologies and contribute to the unique Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers – work performed at the nation's only dedicated shipyard. As a Master Tradesperson 4 (Senior-level mechanic), you'll directly support the RCOH Elevator Support Unit (ESU), focusing on the mechanical systems critical to the refit and modernization of aircraft elevators. Your expertise will directly impact the U.S. Navy's operational readiness and national defense for the next 25 years. Join our growing team and make a tangible difference.
What You Will Do
- Master understanding of production and processes. Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others.
- May provide direction and lead others.
- May manage one or more multiple jobs.
- Completes comprehension of specialty trades functions and tools.
- Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks.
- Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
- Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
- May perform quality inspections on finished product.
- Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
What You Must Have
- High School diploma, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of mechanical experience.
- Candidate must have master knowledge and experience with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of mechanical systems and its associated equipment.
- Candidate must be proficient in reading mechanical drawings and schematics.
- Candidate must be able to follow and enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD confidential security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
- Candidate must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
- Candidate must be able to provide hand tools per trade designation.
- Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
Bonus Points For Having!
- Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school, apprenticeship program or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
- Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance preferred.
- OSHA 10 Maritime Certification
- Knowledge of Navy Tag Out program, NSTM 300, and 3M manual
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. Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions.
- Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
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.
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.
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.