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Reactor Test / Maintenance Engineer (SkillBridge Intern) - 18342

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HII Mission Technologies Internship

This is an unpaid internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. For this internship, the SkillBridge intern will train as an Engineering Technician 3 within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning the maintenance actions and duties required of our Engineering Technicians in support of the various Newport News Direct Support (NNS DS) customers such as test engineering and trades support within the E84 CVN 74 Work Control / Test Department at the Newport News Shipyard. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed. Desired End State (3 month target): At the end of three months, the intern will be able to further develop skills needed to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. The intern will be able to gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Use personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. The intern will develop a good understanding of the E84 department in Newport News Shipyard (NNS) to include: Solve engineering problems via Work Authorization Forms and Work Permits Coordinate with Tradesmen to rectify Reactor Plant deficiencies Test and Troubleshoot installed equipment Utilize the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual and Tag-out User's Manual to ensure worker safety and the standard of quality is maintained Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern's marine engineering knowledge and experience specific to Naval Vessels and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience. Assumptions/Restrictions: SkillBridge Intern must have a Secret Clearance. SkillBridge Intern will be available during business hours of the contract supported for meetings and training. Essential Job Responsibilities: Training Location: Newport News, VA Training Plan: Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization. Week 2: Introduction to the various E84 entities and Mission Technologies team as well as the applicable safety measures required for HII. Week 3: Intro to basic departmental operations, maintenance and documentation for reporting. Week 4: Intro to historical problems presented and solutions designed, fabricated and tested to solve the particular problem. Week 5: Introduction to procedures, setup, and operations. Week 6: Introduction to technical waterfront support. Week 7: Provide routine test direction. Week 8: Plan and execute work control process from formation to conclusion. Week 9: Familiarization with the process when a problem or discrepancy on a reactor plant system is identified and how engineering analysis is provided to the program office to adjudicate the discrepancy. Week 10: Roles and responsibilities as the liaison between E84, Trades, Naval personnel, and governmental agencies. Week 11: Support pierside maintenance repairs / emergent work orders in accordance with the procedure. Week 12: Engage with HII PM and team for performance and evaluation feedback. Minimum Qualifications: Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction. Navy Reactor Department experience - 5 years. Secret Clearance. Desired US Navy rates: MMN, EMN, ETN or conventional MM, EM, ET. Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.