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Cableway Technician

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. Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. For over a century, HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navy's most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navy's readiness. Currently, we are seeking a Cableway Technician to join our team! This person will support shipboard cableway and electrical system installations by preparing technical documentation, performing hands-on maintenance, and coordinating daily activities with the cableway team. This position is a full-time role, located in Virginia Beach, VA.

• 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.
• Collaborating with cableway shipboard team on day-to-day activities.
• Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
• Works from blueprints, tech manuals. Receives instructions on semi-routine and difficult assignments.
• Performs all necessary tasks (semi-skilled and unskilled) laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of systems and equipment.
• Conducts on-site installation of equipment and follows established testing procedures to ensure proper working order.

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
• Must have experience with marine electrical systems.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must have demonstrated competence in Microsoft applications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain all necessary base credentials.

• Thorough knowledge of the installation requirements contained in MIL-STD 2003, NAVSEA 9090-310, NAVSEA Standard Items, and the 9304.1.
• A current, valid DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
• Previously or currently certified with NAVSEA Cableway Program.
• Currently or previously certified in Program Logic controllers.
• Former Navy preferred (EM, IC, ET, FT, FC, IT).
• Certified NAVSEA Cableway inspector with 4 years of experience.

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. 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.