Shipboard Electrician

Shipboard Electrician Position Summary

As Shipboard Motor and Motor Controller Support Electrician, you will provide maintenance and technical support of shipboard electrical systems and components as a member of a maintenance team at Newport News Shipbuilding.

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (DBIDS required)

• Provide technical guidance and instruction to ships' force to enhance their self-sustainability to diagnose problems
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on shipboard electrical systems and equipment.
• Conduct ship-checks to assist in determining scope of work required in accordance with applicable NAVSEA drawings and other technical reference documents.
• Assess, troubleshoot, and assist ships' force in the performance of minor repairs, adjustments, and testing on shipboard motor and motor controllers.
• Use the following equipment in the shop and shipboard to accomplish requirements: multi-meters, clamp meters, electrical circuit tracers, electrical meggers, gauge manifolds, hydrostatic test rig, and electrical, pneumatic, and hand tools.

• At least 5 years' experience as a shipboard electrician, preferably in the US Navy
• Experience with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), Naval Ships Technical Manual (NSTM)'s Military standards, Test memos, Test Standards, Drawings and Technical Manuals
• Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) Course 7615

• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment
• Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise
• Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways onboard ship
• Ability to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Noise conditions range from very quiet to loud noise

This position description re present s a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.