Electrical Manager

FINCANTIERI MARINE SYSTEMS LLC • Chesapeake, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America is hiring a Marine Electrical Manager for its Chesapeake, Virginia location. The role leads electrical activities related to the overhaul, installation, maintenance, and testing of marine propulsion and power generation systems. It provides technical direction and oversight to electrical engineers, technicians, and field service personnel supporting marine diesel engine power systems for defense and commercial customers. The manager ensures work complies with applicable regulatory requirements and directly supervises 2–6 employees. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. and provides integrated marine systems and components. The company describes itself as a leading source for these systems and as a world leader in shipbuilding, with more than 20,000 employees across three continents and 20 shipyards.

The position involves leadership and supervisory duties, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing and evaluating performance, recognizing and disciplining employees, addressing employee concerns, and developing employees. Work is performed in shop and field settings, both indoors and outdoors, with varying environmental conditions. Employees may work in confined spaces and at varying heights, and must use PPE to address noise, machinery, weather, and other hazards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electrical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least 8 years of experience involving marine electrical systems or electrical engineering, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of marine propulsion, generator control, automation, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Navy shipboard electrical standards, schematics, and control architectures.
• Expertise in electrical and electronic troubleshooting, diagnostics, and calibration.
• Ability to lead and mentor technical teams in shop and field environments and manage electrical projects safely, with high quality and efficient execution.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
• Adherence to FMSNA ISO and OHSAS policies and strong safety awareness.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, and working in varied conditions, confined spaces, and at varying heights.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of diesel engine controls and systems, including MTU, Cummins, Caterpillar, or Isotta Fraschini.
• Experience with ERP or project tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical operations, coordinating electrical testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of propulsion control and automation systems, monitoring systems, and auxiliary systems while supervising electrical personnel.
• Interface with customers, OEMs, and internal engineering teams to resolve electrical and automation issues, provide technical guidance, and develop labor estimates for proposals and quotes.
• Develop and maintain electrical SOPs, test documentation, and supporting project documents in compliance with U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, OEM, MIL-SPEC, NAVSEA, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Support engine overhauls and new installations by overseeing electrical wiring, sensors, control panels, system integration, and configuration control.
• Maintain calibration records and electrical QA documentation in accordance with FMS’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, recognizing and disciplining employees, resolving employee concerns, and developing employees.
• Adhere to company ISO and OHSAS policies and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager