ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3/ PAINT COATING

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

About the Role

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.

Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

Provides technical support to Trades on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as coating records and metrics. Performs detailed reviews on critically coated paint records to the applicable technical work document (NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32, Drawings, Procedures, Inspection Reports, ASTM-F718’s, Manufacturer product data sheets, etc.).

Performs audits and helps provide problem resolution to assist in CAR response. Reviews critically coated paint records to applicable technical work documents. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates data, such as the status of each E4749 critically coated paint record. Produces reports to aid all parties involved in the process (Trades, Subcontractors, Engineering, Program, Sup Ship, etc.). Identifies and communicates E4749 deficiencies within paint records to assure all administrative and technical issues have been adjudicated.

• Review critical coated E4749 paint records.
• Navigate the electronic paint record database (E4749).
• Interpret and understand Paint Schedules, IR’s, Quality Assurance Instructions, and Standard Shipbuilding Work Instructions.
• Identify technical deficiencies on E4749 (Cure Time/HI DFT/High Mills) etc.

Possesses strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Interacts with SOST, Trades, and Engineering on a daily basis to communicate and rectify deficiencies found within E4749’s. Utilizes SAP and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel to generate reports for Management, Trades, Engineering, and SOS that outline the current status and potential issues that may hold up Key Events. Provides assistance to Sup Ship and Trades to help certify/close critically coated E4749 paint records.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• One of the following may be used as equivalent to an Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
  • NNS Apprentice School graduate
  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
  • High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, or Military experience
  • High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, or Military experience

About the Company

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.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers and tele-medicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Pay

Salary range: $69,000.00 to $88,000.00. 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.

Schedule

Full-Time, 1st Shift. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This role is not eligible for telework or virtual/remote work. No travel requirements.