Marine Mechanic

Marine Mechanic - 26666

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location: Chesapeake, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies Division

Summary

When a U.S. Navy ship needs repairs, they call us. Join HII Elevator Support Unit (ESU) in Chesapeake, VA supporting U.S. Naval shipboard operations with maintenance and modernization efforts. This Marine Mechanic position will have you working closely with our skilled trades teams, utilizing various tools of the trade, removing, installing and upgrading industrial equipment and structures for fleet modernization alterations and installations. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem provided based on location when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.

What You Will Do

Master understanding of production and processes. Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others. May provide direction and lead others. May manage one or more multiple jobs. Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies shipboard elevator mechanical and hydraulic equipment. Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on elevators and elevator doors such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations. Analyzes and evaluates elevator operations and related performance. Troubleshoots, diagnoses malfunctions, and grooms elevators to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes elevator and elevator door components ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

What You Must Have

High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty. Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of mechanical systems. Must be proficient in reading drawings and schematics. Must have experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, qualify control & testing procedures. Must be able to calibrate and make minor repairs on tools/equipment. Must be able to obtain and maintain base access credentials. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred: Bonus Points For Experience related to maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator and/or ordnance handling equipment and vertical package conveyors preferred. Experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of marine electro-mechanical and hydraulic systems highly desired. Prior Shipboard experience preferred. Candidates who hold a current or active DoD secret clearance or higher preferred. Candidate with related technical training, degrees and/or certifications preferred.

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.

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.