Marine Electrician

General Dynamics Information Technology • Norfolk, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Marine Electrician to support the SACSS program in Seattle, Washington. This is an onsite position. The role involves repairing, installing, replacing, and testing electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and connectors. The electrician will use hand tools and testing equipment to inspect and test electrical systems, isolate defects, and replace faulty components. Work may involve dismantling electrical machinery and replacing defective electrical or mechanical parts. The position requires working from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and performing all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Participation in special projects and obtaining necessary badges (DBIDS and shipyard) are also required. The job involves working on and climbing ladders, in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces. The role also includes lifting and carrying heavy equipment up to 75 lbs and may require travel.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• HS/GED
• 1+ years of experience
• Cableway Certified
• Connector Certified
• Modular, COAX, Multi-Pin, Connector Fabricator and Inspector
• Connector Trained and Qualified with 40 hours OJT.
• Fiber Optic Cable Handling, Pulling, Forming/Shaping, BOF

Nice To Haves

• Confined Spaces
• Electrical Systems
• Mechanical Parts

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and connectors.
• Uses hand tools and testing equipment.
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits.
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using general and specialized testing equipment.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.
• Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures.
• Mounts motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications.
• Works from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Must be able to obtain all necessary badges (DBIDS and shipyard).
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes up to 75 lbs.
• Travel (within and outside of the continental United States) maybe required for 20% of the time.

Benefits

• Full-flex work week
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

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