See how the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School shapes up and coming leaders at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Austin Travis has been at Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, for seven years. He currently does the intricate and tricky work of a network electrician. “I’m the fiberoptic guy for our crew.” He also has ties to the US Navy, His grandfather and father served in the Navy and his father was stationed at NNS in the 80s, serving on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN71). Travis spent his first year at NNS doing sea trials on CVN 71 and also had the opportunity to do the same on John F. Kennedy (CVN79). #BeyondtheBuild
What we create is powerful. Who creates it is extraordinary. Arianna Trimble, a mechanical technician at Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Charleston Operations, has been at NNS for four years. She makes an effort to share her ideas and uses her experience to push the team forward. “I’m seeing it come together from the ground up, and my voice and experience matter.” Ariana enjoys the exciting work of building the new Columbia class. “I like the high-stakes work. It’s wild to think about people living on a submarine that I had a hand on.” #BeyondTheBuild
We are proud to receive Business Group on Health's top honor: the prestigious Best Employers Award for Excellence in Health Care Value. We were selected as the sole recipient of the award for having an innovative, evidence-based benefits package design that focuses on prevention, clinical outcomes and long-term savings. 🩺🏆 HII also was one of 56 companies honored with Business Group on Health’s Best Employers Award: Excellence in Health & Well-being, and received an additional commendation for Excellence in Mental Health. This is the third year in a row HII is recognized as one of the top companies in the country for its exemplary commitment to advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives.
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), completed sea trials in February. This episode of the Mission Critical podcast takes you behind the scenes with the team responsible for capturing it all. From high-speed turns to the nonstop grind of chasing “evolutions” across an 1,100-foot warship, this is a rare look at what it takes to bring the sights and sounds of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the world. #buildit
As an electromechanical engineer at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division, Troy works with cutting-edge robotic technology. Watch this video to see how his work contributes to the construction of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. #buildit
It's time to level up. HII's workforce is made up of people from all walks of life, from skilled tradespeople to logistics experts and everyone in between. If you're ready for a career change, there's something for you here. See all available opportunities at HII.com/careers and apply today to start building your future. #BuildIt
After five years at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, Brenda Ponce, a tool mechanic, can say her favorite thing about the shipyard, is the people. “I love the people. Everyone has a different personality, and it makes the world go around. We can laugh together, and I think you get better quality work because people are enjoying their jobs and each other.” She also gets gratification by supporting other shipbuilders and taking pride in her work. “I’m so proud to be helping other shipbuilders do their jobs. They need these tools on the deck plate, and I make sure that the tool quality is good. I want every tool to feel new when they use them.” What we create is powerful. Who creates it is extraordinary. #BeyondTheBuild #BuildIt
HII’s Mission Technologies division hosted its sixth annual Global Day of Caring on Nov. 1, uniting more than 450 employees and family members for community service projects across the U.S. and in South Korea. Mission Technologies’ teams supported a wide range of causes — from food banks and environmental cleanups to military and veteran services. Their collective effort showcased HII’s values in action and the power of purpose-driven service. Participating U.S. locations included Alabama, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington. “Global Day of Caring remains a powerful way for our workforce to show up with purpose and respond to real community needs,” said Miranda Williams, Mission Technologies’ manager of organizational development, who has coordinated Global Day of Caring since its inception.
Guillermo Bez is a senior systems engineer at Mission Technologies, a division of HII, where he leads the Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System program. From managing the technical data package to identifying points of failure in design, Guillermo is committed to mission success while also being a mentor to others. He is also triathlete who recently competed with Team USA in the 2023 World Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championships in Hamburg, Germany. Bez, finished in 72nd place—third place of the USA delegation in his age group—with a time of 1 hour, 14 minutes and 10 seconds. What we build is powerful. Who builds it is extraordinary. Come join us and build something big. #BeyondTheBuild #BuildIt
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