LCAC Marine Electrician

Walashek•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The Marine Electrician troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, installs, replaces, and maintains electrical systems and equipment on marine vessels. The role uses standard electrical formulas and test equipment to identify faults, inspect components, and verify that repaired or assembled equipment performs properly and complies with manufacturer specifications and applicable industry standards. The position reports directly to the Lead man or Foreman as assigned. Work includes maintaining and repairing motors, motor controllers, switches, outlets, junction boxes, voltage regulators, transformers, and other electrical equipment; dismantling and reassembling components; cleaning, lubricating, and performing routine maintenance; repairing wiring and damaged parts; soldering; maintaining service records and parts inventory; and reporting conditions or tolerances that do not meet requirements. The electrician also reads and interprets blueprints, NAVSEA Standard Items, technical manuals, and MIL-STDs. The work may take place in open-air environments that are noisy, hot, or cold, in an office-controlled environment, aboard ships or rigs onshore or offshore, and in confined spaces. Visits to projects may involve standing on varied surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions. Some travel is required. Required protective equipment includes hearing, eye, and head protection and other PPE when required.

Requirements

High school diploma or certificate from a college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a mechanic role; the posting describes the education and mechanic-role experience as preferred.
Minimum of 8 years' experience as an electrician.
Familiarity with U.S. Navy electrical and electronic systems.
Current U.S. driver's license.
Must pass a drug screen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DBIDS/TWIC credentials.
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work process instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong teamwork and high performance.
Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.
Ability to use multimeters, meggers, ammeters, oscilloscopes, power tools, and hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Industrial and/or advanced marine electrical experience.
Journeyman 3: 5 or more years of experience and/or specialized training.
Journeyman 2: 3–5 years of experience.
Journeyman 1: 1–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs.
Adjust, maintain, repair, or replace marine electrical equipment and subassemblies in accordance with industry standards.
Dismantle and reassemble motors, motor controllers, switches, junction boxes, and related components.
Clean parts with electrical cleaning solvent and ensure insulation and resistance properties meet design criteria.
Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment.
Inspect parts for damage or excessive wear and operate and inspect electrical machines or components to diagnose defects.
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems; repair or replace damaged or worn parts.
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and maintain equipment service records.
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
Test electrical products and equipment after repair or assembly to verify performance and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
Solder broken parts using soldering tools as necessary.
Follow technical documentation, report conditions or tolerances that do not meet required dimensions, and recommend solutions.
Read, interpret, and understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, work process instructions, NAVSEA Standard Items, and MIL-STDs.
Use electrical formulas and computerized test equipment and calibration devices appropriately.
Follow company policies and safety requirements and wear required PPE.
Travel to project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore, as required.