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Maritime Watercraft Mechanic SME

Join a team that builds and maintains the vessels that keep America's armed forces moving. The International Services Support (ISS) team is currently looking for a Maritime Watercraft Mechanic SME. The selected candidate will perform corrective and preventative maintenance mechanical operation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and assessment in support of Army Watercraft tasks. This is a full-time position, located in Norfolk, VA.

What You Will Do

• Providing field service representatives to perform minor equipment modification, installation of equipment and maintenance of SOF equipment at the Echelon II level and below.
• The types of specialized equipment to be supported include but is not limited to: Combatant Craft variants (CCA, CCH, CCM), Special Operations Craft-Riverine (SOC-R), Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs), Maritime Combatant Craft Aerial Delivery System, SEAL Delivery Vehicle and dry deck shelter, ground mobility vehicles and other tactical vehicles. Various dive equipment and weapons that are standard issued to NSW operators are also considered equipment.
• May train and provide instruction on the various equipment and/or platforms.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance mechanical operation, troubleshooting, repair, and material assessment of all equipment and boat's equipment in accordance with OEM specifications.
• Serves as the primary point of contact (POC) for problem resolution and liaison with Government.
• Ensures contract deliverables are accurately and timely submitted.
• Make decisions relating to Expeditionary Equipment Readiness Services Support program.

What You Must Have

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access.
• Must have experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, or inspection of marine propulsion and/or power generation systems.
• Must have experience as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified mechanic.
• Must have experience working with Marine midrange and heavy-duty Cummins diesel engines.

Preferred: Bonus Points For

• Previous experience with Cummins Diesel Engines: 4021564-Operation and Maintenance Manual QSB5.9 Marine Engines; 4021416-Troubleshooting and Repair Manual ISB, ISBe2, ISBe3, ISBe4, QSB4.5, QSB5.9, QSB6.7, ISC, QSC8.3, ISL, ISLe3, ISLe4, and QSL9, CM850 Electronic Control System; 4021271-Service Manual ISBe, ISB, and QSB (Common Rail Fuel System); 4022081-Master Repair Manual SmartCraft Marine Control System, Hamilton Waterjet Marine Propulsion Units and Twin Disc Marine Gear Transmission.
• At least one (1) year of experience in aluminum and glass reinforced plastic (GRP) hull repair at the depot level.
• A current, active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• Previous experience as a factory certified mechanic on a Suzuki DF250APXX outboard engines.

Physical Requirements 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.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. 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.

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; 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. 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.

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