Master Trades Person 2 – 3 (ACCCIT) – DoD SkillBridge Internship

Job Description

About HII Mission Technologies:

HII Mission Technologies is a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII). They are a team of over 7,000 professionals delivering expertise and advanced technologies in national defense solutions. They offer services in areas like C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations, synthetic training environments, fleet sustainment, and environmental remediation. They work with both government and commercial customers.

Job Description: DoD SkillBridge Internship – Master Trades Person 2-3 (ACCCIT)

This is an UNPAID internship opportunity for transitioning active-duty U.S. military personnel through the DoD SkillBridge Program. It’s designed for those in their final 180 days of active duty, offering real-world experience to aid in their transition to civilian employment.

• Objective: The intern will train as a Master Trades Person 2-3 within HII-Mission Technologies, under the guidance of a designated HII supervisor. The goal is to learn the maintenance actions and duties required to support the Aircraft Carrier Climate Control Improvement Team (ACCCIT).

• Training Focus: The intern will learn about the maintenance responsibilities related to recirc systems, supply systems, exhaust systems, toxic gas dampers, and unit heaters.

• Desired End State: After four months, the intern will:

• Develop skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and recommending solutions for shipboard ventilation systems.
• Be able to complete repairs related to recirc systems, supply systems, exhaust systems, toxic gas dampers, and unit heaters.
• Gain a good understanding of the components, basic inspection, and overhaul processes of these ACCCIT systems.
• Become familiar with planning, scheduling, documenting findings, and repairing discrepancies in work packages.

• Benefits to HII: HII aims to leverage the intern’s military background, particularly their marine engineering knowledge and experience, and considers this a mutually beneficial arrangement.

• Essential Job Responsibilities:
• Training Location: Newport News Shipyard, VA

• Training Plan (Weekly breakdown):

• Week 1: In-processing, ship familiarization.
• Week 2: Safety training, PPE requirements.
• Week 3: Basic assessment for discrepancy identification.
• Week 4: Tool familiarization.
• Week 5: Paperwork requirements and work package completion.
• Week 6: Component function and its effect on the ventilation systems
• Week 7: Review of historical problems and solutions.
• Week 8: Perform routine maintenance and repairs under supervision and document work.
• Week 9: Familiarization with problem reporting and repair procedures.
• Week 10: Rigging and testing of ventilation systems.
• Week 11: Interfacing with the shipyard, government representatives, and ship’s force.
• Week 12: Engage with HII PM and team for each of the ACCCIT systems performance and evaluation feedback.

• Minimum Qualifications:

• Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.
• 4 years’ experience with mechanical tools and shipboard repairs.
• Secret security clearance eligibility.

• Physical Requirements: To be determined by Program of Instruction