Damage Control Technician - 24966

Apply now »

Date: Aug 14, 2025

Location: San Diego, CA, California, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 24966 

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $46,046.00 - $56,160.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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

 

Summary

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! This position is for an experienced Damage Control (DC) systems / equipment technician for the COMNAVAIRPAC Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT). The experienced technician performs assessments, troubleshooting and repairs on closures and wire ropes. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA.

What You Will Do

  • Assisting Ships Force with accomplishing in port pre-AFFF Flight Deck Certifications (FDCs) PMS checks (Q-1/Q-2).
  • May perform duties as a general mechanic working on food, service and laundry equipment.
  • Assesses, repairs, and maintains closures and wire ropes to ensure proper function.
  • Provide essential damage control support through comprehensive maintenance, repair, and training on wire ropes and watertight closures.
  • Execute all aspects of wire rope management, from sailor training and fabrication to weight testing and quality control.
  • Maintain and repair all shipboard damage control systems, including firefighting, and Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense (CBRD) equipment.
  • Perform emergency and routine structural repairs to decks, hulls, and piping systems.
  • Ensure all project documentation is accurate, with a focus on Automated Work Requests (AWRs).

 

What You Must Have

  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. 
  • Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
  • Experience training sailors on how to safely inspect, remove and install DC Closure wire ropes.
  • Experience conducting wire rope weight tests.
  • Experience operating ESCO Swaging machine for fabricating wire ropes.
  • Experience ensuring all paperwork supporting Automated Work Requests (AWRs) is accurately completed.
  • Experience with the operation, repair and maintenance of all installed firefighting systems, damage control equipment, and chemical, biological and radiological defense equipment onboard US Navy vessel.
  • Experience with emergent repairs to decks, structures and hulls by performing emergency pipe patching, plugging, and shoring and conducting maintenance and repair of watertight closures and assorted fittings. 

Preferred: Bonus Points For

  • Qualified (CEMAT Program) Wire Rope Fabrication/Swaging Machine Operator.
  • Previous experience working with CEMAT.
  • A current, active DoD secret security clearance or higher. 

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.

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.