Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 2 days ago
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expNewport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and a key player in building U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Engineering Technician 4 role involves providing technical support to engineers, managing technical data, and producing documentation while ensuring the safety and efficiency of propulsion plant operations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Research:
Investigate the descriptive and operational impact of modernization and repair alterations to the propulsion plants on Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers, by:
Gathering/reviewing related technical documentation
Coordinating with engineering codes at NNS, NNSY, and PSNS
Performing shipchecks as necessary
Evaluate the validity of in-coming Manual Change Requests (MCRs) to the CVN68 Class Steam Plant Manual (SPM), by:
Applying knowledge gained from propulsion plant operations
Reviewing the historical content of SPM documents/drawings
Performing/directing engineering evaluations/studies
Review SPM chapters and operating instructions to identify opportunities for improvement
Product Development:
MCR Technical Submittals - Apply knowledge of the SPM, research, and technical writing skills to generate MCR technical change packages:
To ensure safe and efficient propulsion plant operations
To provide a tool for Ship’s Force training
Using established standards for style and format
SPM Revisions - Work with drafting and interactive electronic technical manual (IETM) experts to develop SPM revisions. Assist in quality assurance checks of out-going SPM revisions
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
Preferred
A4W propulsion plant operating and maintenance experience
Completion of Naval Nuclear Power Pipeline (Nuclear ‘A' School, Naval Nuclear Power School, and Naval Nuclear Prototype Training)
8 years of experience operating the propulsion plants aboard aircraft carriers
Senior in Rate Qualified
Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor/Propulsions Plant Watch Officer qualification is desirable, but not required
Exceptional organizational and written communication skills
Confidential Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and retain partial radiation worker qualification
Ability to physically access a wide variety of work sites, including those aboard ships under various stages of construction or overhaul, including the use of vertical and inclined ladders, and may involve kneeling, stooping, standing, etc
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Company
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
For 137 years, the ships built at Newport News Shipbuilding, like the American shipbuilders who built them, have served our nation in peace and war, in times of adversity and in times of abundance.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Sutton
Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Amarita Kim, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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