Marine Electrician

General Dynamics Information Technology • Norfolk, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Marine Electrician to support the SACSS program. This is an onsite position; relocation assistance is not provided. The role repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and connectors, and inspects electrical equipment and lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits. The electrician identifies defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using general and specialized testing equipment, then replaces faulty components. Work includes dismantling electrical machinery and replacing defective electrical or mechanical parts; mounting motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures; and completing circuits according to diagrams.

The position works from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams and follows established safety procedures. Work may take place aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures. Travel within and outside the continental United States may be required. Employees must be able to obtain required DBIDS and shipyard badges. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Required certifications/qualifications: Cableway Certified; Connertor Certified; Modular, COAX, and Multi-Pin; Connector Fabricator and Inspector; Connector Trained and Qualified with 40 hours of OJT; Fiber Optic Cable Handling, Pulling, Forming/Shaping, BOF.
• Able to work on and climb ladders and work in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
• Able to lift, carry, and transport equipment and boxes weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Able to obtain all necessary badges, including DBIDS and shipyard badges.
• Travel may be required for 20% of the time; the posting also lists travel as 10–25%.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and connectors.
• Use hand tools and testing equipment to inspect electrical equipment and lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits.
• Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using general and specialized testing equipment.
• Replace faulty switches, sockets, and other electrical system components.
• Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts, including gears, brushes, and armatures.
• Mount motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures and complete circuits according to diagram specifications.
• Work from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Obtain required DBIDS and shipyard badges.
• Travel within and outside the continental United States as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Full-flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid vacation and holidays, with vacation, sick, and personal time; paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
• Internal mobility and career support.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, personal accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED