Abrasive Blaster (US Navy Submarine)
General Dynamics Information Technology
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Portsmouth, VA
Salary:
$39.56
-
$53.52
per hour
Contract type: Full time
Job Description:
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Field Service and Support
Skills:
Job Qualifications:
Blasting, Paint Removal, Protective Coatings
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Abrasive Blaster (US Navy Submarine)
Onsite Locations:
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery, Maine
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Kings Bay Naval Shipyard Kings Bay, Georgia
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, Virginia
Bremerton Naval Shipyard Bremerton, Washington
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as an Abrasive Blaster (US Navy Submarine) for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
The SUB AIT program supports the In-Service Attack Submarines Program Office (PMS 392) under Program Executive Office Attack Submarines (PEO SSN) to achieve optimal submarine operational readiness by providing /production support, component repairs and technical support to accomplish repair, maintenance, removal/installation, troubleshooting and associated testing for Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) submarine maintenance availabilities.
The efforts associated with this program will help restore and maintain the material condition and modernization of the fast attack submarines of the United State Navy.
Requirements
Personnel shall have DOD type “final” security clearance (DISCO authority with a minimum of a confidential clearance status).
At a minimum, all personnel shall be United States citizens and shall possess a final favorable adjudicated tier 3 investigation. Contractor personnel must have a Department of Defense Personnel Security Clearance (PCL) at the confidential level or higher.
Abrasive Blaster Tasks
Large scale abrasive blast removal of preservation coatings (e.g., high solids and non high solids paints)
of interior and exterior submarine tanks (e.g interior storage tanks or external main ballast tanks).
Small and Large Scale abrasive blast surface preparation of external hull, free flood and superstructure
surfaces.
Blast Equipment staging and set up.
Blast Media recovery.
Small area vacuum blasting of submarine hull or interior surfaces in preparation for painting.
Abrasive Blaster Requirements
Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing abrasive blasting operations on/in commercial ship or U.S. Navy ships/submarines.
Trained and qualified to work with lead, cadmium, chromic acid/chromium, and arsenic as well as mixed solvents.
Certified in accordance with SSPC C-7 or NAVSEA-approved equivalent (Contractor must specify and provide).
Qualified in surface preparation and application of coatings of critically coated areas per NSTM S9086-VD-STM-030/Ch-631 V3R1 - Preservation of Ships in Service. Blasters shall also be familiar with the requirements for standards in SSPC-1, 5 and 10.
Trained at proficient in all aspects of blasting including the proper selection, control and maintenance of blasting and application equipment.
Trained and proficient to perform hazardous large scale blasting operations, in confined and awkward spaces, fully outfitted in coverall and positive pressure air fed blast hoods, and to work safely in dusty and darkened tanks and voids.
Appropriate medical stressors to allow working with "black diamond" compounds.
As a minimum, this will include 29 CFR 1910 medical exams for 121 Beryllium, 124 Cadmium, 133 Chromic acid/Chromium, 161 Lead, and M112 Arsenic.
Trained and qualified to select and wear respirator equipment (e.g., negative pressure respirators, air fed respirators and air fed blast hoods) where required by 29 CFR 1910.
Trained and qualified to wear safety harnesses and work from scaffolds/platforms or other awkward surfaces where required by 29 CFR 1915.
Trained and qualified to wear respiratory protection devices IAW 29 CFR 1910.134
Abrasive Blaster Technical Standards
NSTM S9086-VD-STM-010/Ch-631 Rev 3 - Preservation of Ships in Service
29 CFR 1910.134 (Subpart I) - Respiratory Protection
The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) standards
NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32
29 CFR 1915
Required Abrasive Blaster Training
Abrasive Blasting in Preparation for Painting
Abrasive Blasting Hazards
Nozzle Selection and Safe Practices for Abrasive Blasting in Confined Spaces
Lead Paint Removal
Cover-up and Preparation of Work Areas for Blasting Operations
Selecting and Wearing Respirators
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
#SubAIT
#hireshipyardcareersgdit
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $39.56 - $53.52. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
50-75%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Portsmouth
Additional Work Locations:
USA GA Kings Bay, USA HI Pearl Harbor, USA ME Bath, USA WA Bremerton
Total Rewards At GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Field Service and Support
Skills:
Job Qualifications:
Blasting, Paint Removal, Protective Coatings
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Abrasive Blaster (US Navy Submarine)
Onsite Locations:
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery, Maine
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Kings Bay Naval Shipyard Kings Bay, Georgia
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, Virginia
Bremerton Naval Shipyard Bremerton, Washington
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as an Abrasive Blaster (US Navy Submarine) for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
The SUB AIT program supports the In-Service Attack Submarines Program Office (PMS 392) under Program Executive Office Attack Submarines (PEO SSN) to achieve optimal submarine operational readiness by providing /production support, component repairs and technical support to accomplish repair, maintenance, removal/installation, troubleshooting and associated testing for Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) submarine maintenance availabilities.
The efforts associated with this program will help restore and maintain the material condition and modernization of the fast attack submarines of the United State Navy.
Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience performing repair work on nuclear submarines within the trade they are being assigned.
- HS/GED
- Must be US Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance
Personnel shall have DOD type “final” security clearance (DISCO authority with a minimum of a confidential clearance status).
At a minimum, all personnel shall be United States citizens and shall possess a final favorable adjudicated tier 3 investigation. Contractor personnel must have a Department of Defense Personnel Security Clearance (PCL) at the confidential level or higher.
Abrasive Blaster Tasks
Large scale abrasive blast removal of preservation coatings (e.g., high solids and non high solids paints)
of interior and exterior submarine tanks (e.g interior storage tanks or external main ballast tanks).
Small and Large Scale abrasive blast surface preparation of external hull, free flood and superstructure
surfaces.
Blast Equipment staging and set up.
Blast Media recovery.
Small area vacuum blasting of submarine hull or interior surfaces in preparation for painting.
Abrasive Blaster Requirements
Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing abrasive blasting operations on/in commercial ship or U.S. Navy ships/submarines.
Trained and qualified to work with lead, cadmium, chromic acid/chromium, and arsenic as well as mixed solvents.
Certified in accordance with SSPC C-7 or NAVSEA-approved equivalent (Contractor must specify and provide).
Qualified in surface preparation and application of coatings of critically coated areas per NSTM S9086-VD-STM-030/Ch-631 V3R1 - Preservation of Ships in Service. Blasters shall also be familiar with the requirements for standards in SSPC-1, 5 and 10.
Trained at proficient in all aspects of blasting including the proper selection, control and maintenance of blasting and application equipment.
Trained and proficient to perform hazardous large scale blasting operations, in confined and awkward spaces, fully outfitted in coverall and positive pressure air fed blast hoods, and to work safely in dusty and darkened tanks and voids.
Appropriate medical stressors to allow working with "black diamond" compounds.
As a minimum, this will include 29 CFR 1910 medical exams for 121 Beryllium, 124 Cadmium, 133 Chromic acid/Chromium, 161 Lead, and M112 Arsenic.
Trained and qualified to select and wear respirator equipment (e.g., negative pressure respirators, air fed respirators and air fed blast hoods) where required by 29 CFR 1910.
Trained and qualified to wear safety harnesses and work from scaffolds/platforms or other awkward surfaces where required by 29 CFR 1915.
Trained and qualified to wear respiratory protection devices IAW 29 CFR 1910.134
Abrasive Blaster Technical Standards
NSTM S9086-VD-STM-010/Ch-631 Rev 3 - Preservation of Ships in Service
29 CFR 1910.134 (Subpart I) - Respiratory Protection
The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) standards
NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32
29 CFR 1915
Required Abrasive Blaster Training
Abrasive Blasting in Preparation for Painting
Abrasive Blasting Hazards
Nozzle Selection and Safe Practices for Abrasive Blasting in Confined Spaces
Lead Paint Removal
Cover-up and Preparation of Work Areas for Blasting Operations
Selecting and Wearing Respirators
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
#SubAIT
#hireshipyardcareersgdit
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $39.56 - $53.52. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
50-75%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Portsmouth
Additional Work Locations:
USA GA Kings Bay, USA HI Pearl Harbor, USA ME Bath, USA WA Bremerton
Total Rewards At GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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