CVN Engineering Technician (SkillBridge Intern) - 27764

About the role

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII.

Responsibilities

• Train as an Engineering Technician 3 within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning the maintenance actions and duties required of our Engineering Technicians in support of the various Newport News Direct Support (NNS DS) customers such as test engineering and trades support within the E84 CVN 74/75 Work Control / Test Department at the Newport News Shipyard.
• Assign special projects as needed.
• Develop a good understanding of the E84 department in Newport News Shipyard (NNS) to include:
• Solve engineering problems via Work Authorization Forms and Work Permits
• Cookordinate with Tradesmen to rectify Reactor Plant deficiencies
• Test and Troubleshoot installed equipment
• Utilize the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual and Tag-out User’s Manual to ensure worker safety and the standard of quality is maintained

Qualifications

• Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty service.
• Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
• Navy Electrical or Mechanical Testing & Maintenance experience - 5 years
• Secret Clearance
• Desired US Navy rates: MMN, EMN, ETN or conventional MM, EM, ET

Benefits

Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern’s marine engineering knowledge and experience specific to Naval Vessels and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Training Location: Newport News, VA

Training Plan

• Contract Introduction
• Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization.
• Week 2: Introduction to the various E84 entities and Mission Technologies team as well as the applicable safety measures required for HII
• SLEP Maintenance
• Week 3: Intro to basic departmental operations, maintenance and documentation for reporting
• Week 4: Intro to historical problems presented and solutions designed, fabricated and tested to solve the particular problem
• Week 5: Introduction to procedures, setup, and operations
• Week 6: Introduction to technical waterfront support
• Week 7: Provide routine test direction
• Week 8: Plan and execute work control process from formation to conclusion
• Week 9: Familiarization with the process when a problem or discrepancy on a reactor plant system is identified and how engineering analysis is provided to the program office to adjudicate the discrepancy
• Week 10: Roles and responsibilities as the liaison between E84, Trades, Naval personnel, and governmental agencies
• Week 11: Support pierside maintenance repairs / emergent work orders in accordance with the procedure
• Week 12: Engage with HII PM and team for performance and evaluation feedback

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.

Company Information

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.

Contact Information

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.