Pipe Fitter Plant Facility

Req ID : 41799

Team : O46 PLANT UTILITY OPS

Entity : Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position : Yes

Full-Time

Shift : 1st

Relocation : No relocation assistance available

Virtual / Telework Opportunity : No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement : No

Clearance Required : No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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 Role

The specific assignment is for a pipefitter to work on the shipyards utility infrastructure piping systems that may include steam compressed air city water gases sewer etc. Piping may be located on or in piers docks shops plants buildings trenches tunnels etc. The job may involve exposure to extreme weather and other environmental conditions encountered in shipbuilding and manufacturing including noise fumes chemicals moving and energized machines cranes and systems. The work includes layout fabrication assembly installation and the maintenance of piping and piping systems appurtenances and equipment for steam hot water heating cooling lubricating and industrial processing systems on the basis of knowledge or system operation and study of building plans or working drawings. Candidate will be expected to place high priorities on safety and should be physically fit and able to bend stoop kneel lift and capable of climbing vertical ladders and working at moderate heights.

Pipefitters are responsible for installing these complex systems together on the ship and in the shop : more than 23 miles of pipe are installed on a submarine and more than 230 miles of pipe are installed on a carrier. As a pipefitter you will learn to read blueprints fabricate install inspect and test the many piping systems onboard a your first few weeks at the company you will attend a Fundamentals of Piping Fitting class where you will receive important information needed for you to perform you job. During your career you will also receive other training need to enhance your knowledge of the job. Watch this trainee video to learn more : Trainee Video

Must Have

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Candidates must be able to :

• Climb ladders and work at extreme heights.
• Work in small tight or confined spaces.
• Kneel squat crawl bend stoop and climb on a daily basis.
• Lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more
• Work while repeatedly reaching overhead.
• Work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Work in areas with radiation.
• Work assigned shift as production needs.
• Take and pass a Physical Agility Test.

Nice to Have

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Trades school training familiarity with plumbing and mechanical codes and Journeymans plumbing license is highly desirable

Experience in the installation and repair of live mechanical piping systems

Depending on area specific technical medical and physical requirements may apply such as radiation worker; grade A cleanliness or asbestos worker qualifications

Ability to read and accurately follow written oral and graphic instructions

Solid skills in power and hand tools

Have the ability to work a variable work schedule including overtime

Why HII

We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. 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.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Key Skills

Hand Tools,Construction Experience,Rigging,Tooling,Tube Bending,Mechanical Knowledge,OSHA,Fabrication,Pipe Threading,Welding,Refrigeration,Power Tools

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1