Reactor Test / Maintenance Engineer (skillbridge Intern) - 18342

HII Mission Technologies Internship

This is an unpaid internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. The intern will train as an Engineering Technician 3 within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning the maintenance actions and duties required of our Engineering Technicians in support of the various Newport News Direct Support (NNS DS) customers such as test engineering and trades support within the E84 CVN 74 Work Control / Test Department at the Newport News Shipyard.

Desired End State (3 month target):

• At the end of three months, the intern will be able to further develop skills needed to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• The intern will be able to gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
• Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
• Use personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

The intern will develop a good understanding of the E84 department in Newport News Shipyard (NNS) to include:

• Solve engineering problems via Work Authorization Forms and Work Permits
• Coordinate with Tradesmen to rectify Reactor Plant deficiencies
• Test and Troubleshoot installed equipment
• Utilize the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual and Tag-out User's Manual to ensure worker safety and the standard of quality is maintained

Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern's marine engineering knowledge and experience specific to Naval Vessels and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Assumptions/Restrictions:

• SkillBridge Intern must have a Secret Clearance.
• SkillBridge Intern will be available during business hours of the contract supported for meetings and training.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Training Location: Newport News, VA
• Training Plan:
1. Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization.
2. Week 2: Introduction to the various E84 entities and Mission Technologies team as well as the applicable safety measures required for HII SLEP Maintenance
3. Week 3: Intro to basic departmental operations, maintenance and documentation for reporting
4. Week 4: Intro to historical problems presented and solutions designed, fabricated and tested to solve the particular problem
5. Week 5: Introduction to procedures, setup, and operations
6. Week 6: Introduction to technical waterfront support
7. Week 7: Provide routine test direction
8. Week 8: Plan and execute work control process from formation to conclusion
9. Week 9: Familiarization with the process when a problem or discrepancy on a reactor plant system is identified and how engineering analysis is provided to the program office to adjudicate the discrepancy
10. Week 10: Roles and responsibilities as the liaison between E84, Trades, Naval personnel, and governmental agencies
11. Week 11: Support pierside maintenance repairs / emergent work orders in accordance with the procedure
12. Week 12: Engage with HII PM and team for performance and evaluation feedback

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty service.
• Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
• Navy Reactor Department experience - 5 years
• Secret Clearance
• Desired US Navy rates: MMN, EMN, ETN or conventional MM, EM, ET

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.

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. The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

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 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. 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.

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