Mission Technologies, a division of HII
Marine Pipefitter - 26339
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, 23322
Marine Pipefitter - 26339
Requisition Number: 26339
Required Travel: 51 - 75%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $44,808.00 - $54,000.00
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 span C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations, synthetic training environments, fleet sustainment, environmental remediation, and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.
Job Overview The selected Pipefitter candidate will support Platform Modernization (PM) teams, working closely with skilled trades on active class surface ships, submarines, and shore-based facilities. The role involves removal, installation, and upgrade of industrial equipment as part of fleet modernization contracts. Weekend and overtime hours may be required based on contract awards.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
Support the trades team by working on active class vessels to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization.
Perform all work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
Execute routine and non-routine tasks, both within and outside of specialty, related to shipboard maintenance to meet contract standards at company, customer, and field locations.
Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
Lay out and mark points and lines on pipe, tubing, and parts or subassemblies using rules, squares, scribes, or templates.
Cut, fit, assemble, bend, and position pipe, tubing, and support structures for brazing or welding into jigs, fixtures, and existing structures using hand and powered tools.
Apply comprehensive understanding of production processes and specialty trade functions to provide technical support, installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of shipboard systems and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
Participate in special projects as required.
Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and trip reports.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced welders and may serve as a group leader.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated silver brazing ability on required processes through qualification testing and a satisfactory grade from the Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks of employment.
High School education or Trade School equivalency with at least 4 years of related experience; technical/professional certifications preferred.
Medical clearance to wear a half‑face respirator.
Knowledge and experience with standard pipe fitting procedures, bending processes for tubing and pipe, testing of installed piping systems, and Class P‑3a and P‑3b silver brazing processes in accordance with NAVSEA Tech Pub. 7000 and NAVSEA Standard Item 009‑12.
Strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts, and work orders.
Ability to work from blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts, and work orders, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Capability to perform work outside of trade-specific requirements as team projects demand.
Knowledge of quality control steps and procedures; ability to follow and enforce safety procedures.
Experience working in a team environment with effective communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain it throughout employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and keep them throughout employment.
Travel capability of 50% – 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
Provide hand tools and trade-specific PPE per trades designation.
Preferred Requirements
Current or prior silver brazing qualification certificates (Grade III, IV, and/or V).
Current or prior welding certificates applicable with MIL‑STD‑248.
Graduation or completion of a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program.
Current Shipyard Competent Person Certification.
Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate.
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces. Must be able to perform duties involving high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions, work aloft or over vessel sides, and may require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
Benefits Competitive benefits including best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and scholarships for early childhood and post‑secondary education. Bonus or other non‑recurring compensation may be offered for qualified positions.
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, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values‑driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
Reasonable Accommodation If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com
outlining your request and contact information. Only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. You may also call
1‑844‑849‑8463
for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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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 span C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations, synthetic training environments, fleet sustainment, environmental remediation, and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.
Job Overview The selected Pipefitter candidate will support Platform Modernization (PM) teams, working closely with skilled trades on active class surface ships, submarines, and shore-based facilities. The role involves removal, installation, and upgrade of industrial equipment as part of fleet modernization contracts. Weekend and overtime hours may be required based on contract awards.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
Support the trades team by working on active class vessels to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization.
Perform all work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
Execute routine and non-routine tasks, both within and outside of specialty, related to shipboard maintenance to meet contract standards at company, customer, and field locations.
Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
Lay out and mark points and lines on pipe, tubing, and parts or subassemblies using rules, squares, scribes, or templates.
Cut, fit, assemble, bend, and position pipe, tubing, and support structures for brazing or welding into jigs, fixtures, and existing structures using hand and powered tools.
Apply comprehensive understanding of production processes and specialty trade functions to provide technical support, installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of shipboard systems and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
Participate in special projects as required.
Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and trip reports.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced welders and may serve as a group leader.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated silver brazing ability on required processes through qualification testing and a satisfactory grade from the Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks of employment.
High School education or Trade School equivalency with at least 4 years of related experience; technical/professional certifications preferred.
Medical clearance to wear a half‑face respirator.
Knowledge and experience with standard pipe fitting procedures, bending processes for tubing and pipe, testing of installed piping systems, and Class P‑3a and P‑3b silver brazing processes in accordance with NAVSEA Tech Pub. 7000 and NAVSEA Standard Item 009‑12.
Strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts, and work orders.
Ability to work from blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts, and work orders, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Capability to perform work outside of trade-specific requirements as team projects demand.
Knowledge of quality control steps and procedures; ability to follow and enforce safety procedures.
Experience working in a team environment with effective communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain it throughout employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and keep them throughout employment.
Travel capability of 50% – 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
Provide hand tools and trade-specific PPE per trades designation.
Preferred Requirements
Current or prior silver brazing qualification certificates (Grade III, IV, and/or V).
Current or prior welding certificates applicable with MIL‑STD‑248.
Graduation or completion of a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program.
Current Shipyard Competent Person Certification.
Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate.
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces. Must be able to perform duties involving high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions, work aloft or over vessel sides, and may require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
Benefits Competitive benefits including best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and scholarships for early childhood and post‑secondary education. Bonus or other non‑recurring compensation may be offered for qualified positions.
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, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values‑driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
Reasonable Accommodation If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com
outlining your request and contact information. Only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. You may also call
1‑844‑849‑8463
for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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