Deck Electrician Experienced 1

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Deck electricians are largely responsible for the installation, repair, overhaul, and operational testing of the electrical systems aboard the ship. Electricians can be working on one of the many electrical systems aboard the ship including lighting, power distribution, communication or navigation. Electricians read and interpret complex electrical and electronic schematics. The job of an electrician is unique in that it requires an individual that can quickly switch between differing tasks ranging from lighting and receptacle hook-ups, installing wire way racks, rebuilding equipment, installing electronic controls, lighting maintenance, performing preventative maintenance, or welding of studs for mounting equipment.

Requirements

Ability to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Must take and pass a respirator fit test.
Ability to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions.
Ability to work assigned shift as production needs.
Ability to pass Physical Agility Test.
Successful completion of an electrical, technical, mechanical or vocational program; related military training; OR at least 1 year of experience as a commercial, residential, industrial or marine electrician / related experience in mechanical, carpentry, auto mechanics, roofing or computer/IT.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Installation, repair, overhaul, and operational testing of electrical systems aboard the ship.
Working on electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, communication, or navigation.
Reading and interpreting complex electrical and electronic schematics.
Switching between differing tasks such as lighting and receptacle hook-ups, installing wire way racks, rebuilding equipment, installing electronic controls, lighting maintenance, performing preventative maintenance, or welding of studs for mounting equipment.