Power Plant Operator

Req  | Team: O46 PLANT UTILITY OPS Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding | US Citizenship

Required:

Yes | Full‑Time | Shift: Swing | Relocation:
No | Telework:
No | Travel:
No | Clearance:
No

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding. With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our rich, 135‑year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The selected candidate will operate critical equipment and systems that provide production trades plant services, such as low‑ and high‑pressure steam, low- and high‑pressure compressed air, river water, and demineralized water. The person must be a team player, highly motivated and work with minimal supervision. This position requires working a rotating shift including holidays and weekends.

• Hold a valid Driver’s License
• Read and interpret basic blueprints and technical specifications and/or equipment operating manuals
• Work the assigned shift as production needs

• Basic knowledge of plant operations, computers, electrical, pipe fitting, and troubleshooting control systems
• High school graduate preferred
• Previous military experience with boiler operations and associated systems along with experience in plant operations involving air compressors or water pumping system is a plus, but not required
• Experience with maintenance and repair of steam operating 600 psi and above marine‑type boilers
• A solid understanding of a basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, burner management systems, pumps, boiler auxiliary systems, compressors, and generation of demineralized water

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.

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.

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

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.