DECK ELECTRICIAN - EXPERIENCED
About The Position
Deck electricians are responsible for installing, repairing, overhauling, and operationally testing electrical systems aboard ships. Systems may include lighting, power distribution, communications, and navigation. The role involves reading and interpreting complex electrical and electronic schematics and switching between tasks such as connecting lighting and receptacles, installing wireway racks, rebuilding equipment, installing electronic controls, maintaining lighting, performing preventive maintenance, and welding studs for equipment mounting. The position requires at least three years of experience as a commercial, residential, industrial, or marine electrician, or related experience in mechanical work, carpentry, auto mechanics, roofing, computer/IT, or military service. Employees must be willing to work any shift and overtime as needed. The position is full-time, based at Newport News Shipbuilding, and is not eligible for telework.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a commercial, residential, industrial, or marine electrician, or related experience in mechanical work, carpentry, auto mechanics, roofing, computer/IT, or related military experience.
- Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
- Ability to pass a physical agility test.
- Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
- Ability to work at extreme heights, outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, and in small, tight, confined spaces.
- Ability to take measurements or willingness to learn.
- Willingness to work in radiation areas with appropriate training and equipment.
- Ability to be clean-shaven to wear a respirator.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed and any shift.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an electrical, technical, mechanical, or vocational program, or related military training.
Responsibilities
- Install, repair, overhaul, and operationally test shipboard electrical systems.
- Work on electrical systems such as lighting, power distribution, communications, and navigation.
- Read and interpret complex electrical and electronic schematics.
- Perform lighting and receptacle hookups.
- Install wireway racks and electronic controls.
- Rebuild equipment and maintain lighting.
- Perform preventive maintenance.
- Weld studs used to mount equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and weekly paychecks.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical benefits, including an on-site health center.
- 401(k) company match.
- Employee discounts.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- Telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options, financial education and planning tools, and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Educational and training programs for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
