Mid-Level Electronics Technician

Waveforce Electrical•Norfolk, VA

137d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Electronics Technician with a basic understanding of NAVSEA Standard Item (NSI) 009-73 requirements. This role involves the inspection, testing, installation, removal, and repair of shipboard electrical cabling and electronic equipment. Responsibilities include cable installations such as banding, boxes, connectors, equipment, penetrations, cableway, hangers, and associated components. The technician will also be responsible for MCT, MCP, Stuffing Tube opening, packing, closing, and testing, as well as bonding and grounding of electrical equipment according to NSI 009-25 requirements. The job entails the installation of modification kits, overhaul, repair, disassembly, and reassembly of various electrical/electronic equipment using drawings, kit instructions, and NSI 009-16 and 009-36. The technician will initiate Work Authorization Forms (WAF), interpret and breakdown work scope from blueprints and drawings (arrangement, block-wiring, isometric, cable routing, power, lighting, and IC system removal/installation), and possess a general understanding of electrical troubleshooting using multimeters and network testers. Electrical fit-up tasks will require the use of grinders, reciprocating saws, and drills. This position may involve leading small electronics teams in the execution of an electronics work item or ship alteration. The technician must possess personal tools including a multimeter, hand tools, and connector termination tools (DMC, RJ45 crimpers, soldering iron, etc.). All work must be performed in accordance with the Waveforce Electrical Safety Manual. The role requires the capability to work on ships, barges, and submarines, and the ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Requirements

Three (3) years direct experience in shipboard electronics installation and repair services
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be a U.S. Citizen
NSI 009-73 Qualified Connector Fabrication Certification (coaxial, triaxial, ethernet, and multi-pin connectors) required.
Must be able to pass Waveforce Electrical pre-employment drug and background screening.
Must be able to obtain government facility and/or shipyard access, to include a DBIDS credential, as required by work locations
Must successfully complete OSHA 10 Hour Training, Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) Safety Orientation and all required Environmental, Health and Safety orientation training after initial employment , but prior to shipboard work
Ability to work overtime, as required
Ability to travel outside the Norfolk, Virginia area, if required
Personal tools to include but not limited to Multimeter, Hand tools, Connector termination tools (DMC, RJ45 crimpers, soldering iron, etc.)

Nice To Haves

NSI 009-123 Fiber Optic Handling Certification

Responsibilities

Inspection, testing, installation, removal, and repair of shipboard electrical cabling and electronic equipment
Cable installations including banding, boxes, connectors, equipment, penetrations, cableway, hangers, and associated components
MCT, MCP, Stuffing Tube opening, packing, closing, and testing
Bonding and Grounding of Electrical Equipment
Installation of modification kits, overhaul, repair, disassembly, reassembly of various electrical/ electronic equipment using drawings, kit instructions and NSI 009-16 and 009-36
Initiate Work Authorization Forms (WAF)
Interpret and breakdown work scope from blueprints and drawings (arrangement, block-wiring, isometric, cable routing, power, lighting, and IC system removal/installation)
Perform electrical troubleshooting using multimeters and network testers
Perform electrical fit up using grinders, reciprocating saws, drills
Lead small electronics teams in the execution of an electronics work item or ship alteration
Perform all work in accordance with the established policies and procedures detailed in the Waveforce Electrical Safety Manual