Team Lead; Mechanic

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Team Lead, RCOH Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT) Mechanical – HII Mission Technologies – Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) of a nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier

Join our HII Mission Technologies team. We work on the only shipyard to execute the Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) of a nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier. The mid‑life RCOH includes refueling of nuclear reactors, overhauling most machinery, and modernizing warfare systems. RCOH ensures the Navy’s aircraft carriers incorporate improved capabilities needed for success in the remaining 25 years of service. Your accomplishments will make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and America’s national defense!

We are seeking a Team Lead to join our growing team. The selected candidate will lead the RCOH Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT) Mechanical in the overhaul and repairs of various damage control and JP‑5 systems.

Leads technical teams for installations and repairs, within or across technical trades specialty. Has the ability to manage, oversee, schedule and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs. Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment while performing a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.

Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change while maintaining effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

• Candidates must have a High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience to include at least 2 years of team/deck lead experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
• Candidates must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Candidates must understand the Tag out Procedure.
• Candidates must exhibit leadership experience and past work experience managing teams performing trades.

• Prefer technical/professional certifications in the mechanical field.
• Prefer candidates who exhibit leadership skills, communication skills, and ethical decision‑making.
• Prefer candidates who possess knowledgeable on JP‑5 and various Damage Control systems. (Pump and valve overhaul)

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.

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.

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.…