Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Maintenance Mechanics for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • High School graduate or equivalent • 5 years of trade experience is required, 8+ years is preferred • The individual must have the ability to read and interpret basic blue prints and technical specifications and/or equipment repair manuals. • Candidate should have a solid understanding of the basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, burner management systems, pumps, boiler auxiliary systems, compressors and generation of demineralized water. • Be able to utilize basic hand tools, power tools, and precision tools • Experience in repairing and maintaining centrifugal pump systems • Experience in repairing and maintaining gearboxes and drive trains • Previous millwright experience • The ability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and work in confined spaces may be required.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • The candidates will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairing of mechanical tools, air tools, pump and hydraulic equipment. • The selected candidate will repair and maintain critical equipment and systems, which provide plant services, on a variety of equipment. This will include low and high pressure steam system, river water system, air compressors, demineralized water systems, calibration and preventive maintenance. • The person must be a team player, highly motivated and work with minimal supervision. • This position requires working day shift. • Candidate should have a solid understanding, pumps, motors, boiler maintenance, boiler auxiliary systems, compressors and demineralized water systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • Previous military experience with boiler maintenance and repair and associated systems is a plus • Experience repairing and maintaining 600 psi and above marine type boilers is preferred • Knowledge of the basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, HP and LP Air systems, River water systems and burner management systems is a plus. • Basic knowledge of plant operations, pipefitting, and troubleshooting control systems are a plus.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: High school diploma/equivalent is required. School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS: All shifts.
Job Number:
220529
Job Location:
Newport News, VA
Rate:
Up to $45.00 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
11/11/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Andrew Craft
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:acraft@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
