REFUELER

About the role

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a Refueler responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant Fueling, Defueling, Refueling, Storage and Handling of Nuclear Fuel in support of Naval Nuclear Reactors. This position may also entail Equipment Installation and Maintenance to support these efforts.

Refuelers will be required to qualify for billeted positions in accordance with Naval Nuclear standards. The role ensures adherence to all NNPI, CUI, and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) handling requirements, as well as HII‑NNS safety and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigging operations, machining operations, verbatim procedural compliance, and strong team work efforts
• Follow NNPI/CUI handling procedures, hazardous material regulations (DOT, OSHA, EPA), and shipyard safety manuals; complete pre task safety briefings and post task inspections
• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on refueling equipment, pumps, filters, and spill containment gear; coordinate repairs with Maintenance Control
• Implement spill prevention measures; respond to spills per the Emergency Response Plan; ensure proper disposal of contaminated waste
• Maintain current certifications (e.g., Confined Space, NNPI awareness, Rigging Qualifications, Radiological and Nuclear Qualifications; attend refresher courses and safety drills as required
• Identify opportunities to streamline refueling processes, reduce waste, and enhance safety; suggest procedural updates to the Refuel Operations Lead

Requirements

• Must have an active confidential or higher security clearance
• Candidates must be 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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.

Pay

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 of $57,283.20 to $85,196.80.

Schedule

Full-Time Shift: Multiple. No relocation assistance available. Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework. Travel Requirements: No.