Electrician

Duties

The employee will assist on the maintenance, repair, and installation of complete operational controls systems related to the trade and various miscellaneous manufacturing and facility projects performed at the Yard. Typical work assignments include:

• Installing and modifying, repairing, loads and tests nonstandard industrial systems, circuits, equipment and controls.
• Performing inspections, malfunctioning parts on vessels or in the shop to determine cause of malfunction and makes necessary repairs to correct.
• Installing or upgrading Programmable Logic Controllers and necessary PLC software.
• Performing repair work and installs on the following electrical components: transformers, power panels, remote operated and regular panel circuit breakers. Works with various lighting systems throughout marine vessels.
• Working in conjunction with Electronic shop on low frequency/high frequency modulating systems ranging from satellites, vessel underwater transducers, Doppler's, fathometers, sonar, electrotechnical servo systems, pneumatic, hydraulic in antenna motors.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience.

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment.
• Theory and instruments (electrical, electronic) used in shop and trade practices.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Ability to use electrical drawings.
• Ability to use and maintain hand tools (electrical work).
• Troubleshooting (electrical).
• National Service Experience (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) may be credited for qualified volunteer experience.

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions.

E-Verify is used to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits requesting criminal history before a conditional offer of employment.

Special Employment Consideration:
The Department encourages persons with disabilities, including disabled veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30% or more.

Moving expenses will not be paid.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case‑by‑case basis.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Required documents: SF‑50, notification of personnel action, copies of transcripts if education is relied upon, veterans’ preference documentation, disability certificates, etc. Refer to the announcement for full details.