REFUELER

Refueler

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Team: X43 MACH INSTALL

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time Shift: Multiple

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: Yes - Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $57,283.20 to $85,196.80

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees including third-, fourth-, and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering $2500 in relocation to TRADE Experienced new hires that live 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus is eligible for candidates with a current active security clearance. Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more. The sign-on bonus is for external new hires. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are ineligible for the sign-on bonus.

Description

Refueler is responsible for the safe receipt, storage, transfer, and dispensing of JP-5 aviation fuel in support of shipbuilding, ship repair, and naval operations. The position ensures all fueling activities comply with company policies, environmental regulations, and applicable military fuel handling standards while maintaining the highest level of safety and quality. Applicant must pass qualifications including health exams, classroom, practical examinations, and on-the job refueling training. Job involves exposure to radiation with appropriate training and safety equipment, accessing heights, confined spaces, and must be capable of obtaining a security clearance.

Must Have

Must have an active confidential or higher security clearance. Candidates must able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces. Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb. Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test. Must be able to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions. Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs. Must be able to pass a Physical Agility Test. Candidates must be able to successfully complete radiation and mobile equipment operator physicals. Candidate must be able to successfully complete radiological training. Qualified candidates must have one (1) or more years experience as a machinist, machinist mate, mechanic/automotive repairman, engine man, heavy equipment repairman or similar experience.

Nice to Have

Mechanical background preferred, and high school graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a technical/vocational program in Machining, Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology, HVAC, or Mechanical Maintenance.

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. HII's diverse 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. Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. 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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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