Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Program Delivery and Execution
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Pipe Fabrication, Piping Specifications, Project Supervision, Supervisory Management, Technical Training Certifications:
None Experience:
5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Supervisor / Pipefitter Subject Matter Expert (SME)
This is not an office position, it is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working directly in shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be exposed to varying temperatures of heat in the summer and cold in the winter.
The Supervisor / Pipefitter Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as the primary technical authority for shipboard piping systems supporting Electronic Cooling Water (ECW), chilled water, and nitrogen (N₂) services on U.S. Naval vessels. This role is responsible for leading installation, modification, and repair activities in shipboard and shipyard environments, while ensuring strict adherence to Navy technical requirements, shipyard procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.
The ideal candidate is an experienced shipboard pipefitter and working supervisor who can expertly route piping in confined spaces, interpret complex technical documentation, and mentor junior personnel. You will work at the intersection of engineering, production, and quality assurance, providing hands-on leadership and practical guidance to ensure systems are installed and maintained correctly, safely, and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & System Expertise
As the Supervisor / Pipefitter SME, you will be the go-to resource for chilled water, ECW, and N₂ piping systems across assigned ship classes. You will lead crews performing installation, modification, and repair work in both operational (in-service ships) and new construction or modernization environments. This includes planning and layout of piping runs, directing work in machinery spaces and electronics compartments, and making real-time decisions to resolve interferences and optimize accessibility and maintainability.
You will provide technical direction in the design and installation of shipboard pipe supports, ensuring they meet applicable standards and withstand shipboard shock, vibration, and environmental conditions. Your expert understanding of joining methods—including welding, brazing, and mechanical joining of copper-nickel, stainless steel, and steel piping—will be essential for selecting appropriate materials and techniques for nitrogen and chilled water services.
System Installation, Modification & Repair
You will lead the execution of installation and modification projects for nitrogen (N₂) piping systems, including high- and low-pressure supply and distribution networks, manifolds, regulators, pressure-reducing stations, control valves, and service points. You will ensure that all N₂ piping installations follow strict requirements for material compatibility, cleanliness and contamination control, and adherence to specified weld and braze procedures. Compliance with color coding, labeling, and marking standards for nitrogen systems will be a routine part of your oversight.
For ECW and chilled water systems, you will oversee work on main supply and return headers, branch lines to air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units, and electronic equipment coolers. Responsibilities include implementing modifications to isolation valves, strainers, expansion joints, and supports, and ensuring that piping is arranged to facilitate ongoing maintenance, inspection access, and operational flexibility. You will also plan and supervise system testing, flushing, and flow balancing activities to confirm that chilled water and ECW systems meet performance requirements and are ready for turnover to the…