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Alion Science and Technology

Master Pipe Welder (Mastertradesperson 4) - 4350

Norfolk, VA

Job Description
Summary

When a U.S. Navy ship needs repairs, they call us. Join our Marine Services Operation (MSO) as we keep the most powerful Navy the world has known afloat and ready to serve. MSO trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations & installations for fleet modernization. The selected candidate will be supporting MSO preforming a number of pipe welding processes and related duties on shipboard structures to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization. When not assigned to local tasking the trades teams travel to shipyards and military bases located around country and out of the continental United States to complete contracted work. Per diem available based on location when on travel, travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. #LI-MJ1

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This position requires business travel. HII policy requires that all employees must be complete with their COVID vaccination to engage in business travel.

*Candidate must be able to demonstrate pipe welding ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team for continued employment.

Wat you will do
  • Applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weld-able materials.
  • Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts or work orders.
  • Lays out and marks points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.
  • Positions pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  • May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
  • Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced welders.
  • May serve as a team leader. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
  • Participates in special projects as required.


What you must have
  • Must have High School education/equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.
  • Must have in depth knowledge and experience in brazing and welding of pipe.
  • Must have experience in tungsten inert gas welding (Tig/GTAW).
  • Must have experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of high energy piping systems on shipboard systems.
  • Must be able to perform pipe welding requirements to 6G
  • Must be able to weld in and out of position on various pipe configurations using SMAW and GTAW welding processes.
  • Must have strong Knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation, with the ability to interpret sketches and drawings to develop specifications for product to be fabricated and/or installed
  • Must have strong procedural knowledge of pipe welding.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance, and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
  • Must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date, and maintain credentials throughout employment.
  • Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
  • Must be able to provide hand tools per trades designation.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.


Preferred: Bonus points for...
  • Candidates with pipe welding experience on marine vessels and associated systems preferred.
  • Combination pipe and structual welders preferred.
  • Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
  • Current Shipyard Competent Person Certification preferred.
  • Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate a plus.


Physical Requirements
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.

Building on a legacy of more than a century of naval shipbuilding, Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries provides mission-critical solutions to a wide variety of government and commercial customers worldwide. Comprising nearly 6,000 professionals in 45 states and 16 countries, our unique national security services portfolio includes unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, and nuclear and environmental services. For more information, visit tsd.huntingtoningalls.com.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America's largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII's Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII's Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, nuclear and environmental services, and defense and federal solutions. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit: www.huntingtoningalls.com .

A new Federal Executive Order requires that employees of Federal contractors and subcontractors be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. Accordingly, as a condition of employment with Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption prior to starting employment.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Job ID: Alion-bZLAfhT4KWjB
Employment Type: Other