CVN Electrical Specialist - Galley & Auxiliary Systems

Noblis•Norfolk, VA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The CVN Electrical Specialist will serve on the Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT), providing hands-on electrical troubleshooting, maintenance support, and on-the-job training to ship's force personnel aboard CVN-class aircraft carriers. This role focuses primarily on galley, scullery, and laundry equipment, working at the component level to diagnose and repair systems that directly support crew quality of life and operational readiness. This is a hands-on, deck-plates position, not a desk job. You'll be the go-to expert helping Sailors keep critical quality-of-life equipment running.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree + 3 years or a High School diploma
6+ years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a Navy or DoD environment
Prior U.S. Naval service with direct E-Division or Auxiliaries Division experience aboard CVN-class carriers or surface combatants
NEC certifications in electrical systems/equipment
Clearance: Active SECRET clearance required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in shipboard/industrial environments (ladders, confined spaces, elevated temperatures)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items, JFMM, and Navy maintenance planning systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience mentoring or training junior personnel
Veteran with Electrician's Mate (EM) rating — especially with A-Gang / Auxiliaries or hotel services experience
Veteran with Interior Communications Electrician (IC) rating
Veteran with Gas Turbine Systems Technician – Electrical (GSE) rating
Equivalent experience maintaining shipboard galley, scullery, laundry, or auxiliary electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair shipboard galley and scullery equipment (commercial dishwashers, garbage disposals, steam kettles, ovens, mixers) and laundry systems at the component level: motors, contactors, relays, heating elements, timers, and control boards.
Provide over-the-shoulder coaching and OJT to ship's force Sailors, building their ability to independently maintain and troubleshoot auxiliary electrical equipment.
Deliver engineering guidance and maintenance support for 60 Hz electrical systems powering hotel services and auxiliary equipment.
Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and NAVSEA documentation to support troubleshooting and repair efforts.
Collaborate with Fleet Maintenance, Systems Engineering, and QA/QC teams to support equipment readiness and sustainment.
Document maintenance actions and support compliance with JFMM and NAVSEA Standard Items.