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Huntington Ingalls Industries Army Watercraft Technician - 19479 in Yokosuka-Shi, Japan

Requisition Number: 19479

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

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Summary

Join our Army Watercraft technical support team, we are looking for skilled marine engineer maintenance technicians to support the U.S. Army Watercraft at Yokohama North Dock. The selected personnel will be performing duties that include engineering, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of SLEP equipment and systems on the Landing Craft Utility (LCU-2000).

*This role is contingent upon being awarded the contract. *This role does not provide relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

  • Provides technical support to include maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and other checks and services as required.

  • 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).

  • Work with the active duty soldiers on the vessel and use a wide range of tools to complete daily tasks. Provide recommendation as necessary in support of maintenance to SLEP systems.

  • Uses computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.

  • Travel with the vessel as required to support maintenance and repair to SLEP systems.

  • May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

What You Must Have

  • Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related (DoD/USN) experience.

  • Must have hands on experience conducting watercraft maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs to shipboard systems and other associated equipment to include; propulsion, hydraulics, piping, pneumatic, electrical and power generation.

  • Must be able and willing to travel with the vessel or travel to various locations in the region to provide watercraft with maintenance and repair support.

  • Must be able to obtain a DoD secret level clearance and maintain clearance throughout employment.

  • Must be able to obtain base access credentials and maintain credentials throughout employment.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred: Bonus Points For

  • Candidates with 88L20/30 transportation school certification or higher are highly desired.

  • A current, valid DoD Secret clearance or higher.

  • Candidates with hands-on maintenance experience on Landing Craft Utility (LCU-2000) or other US Army watercraft systems highly desired.

  • Prior experience leading and directing hands-on trades teams preferred.

  • Other non-US Army Marine Watercraft systems will be considered for relative experience.

  • Experience with Cummins, John Deer, and/or Caterpillar engines a plus.

Physical Requirements

Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the job. A waterfront office work environment is normally encountered.

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.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our 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.

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

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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