Navy Electrical Specialist - Norfolk VA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Norfolk, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The CVN Electrical Specialist will serve on the Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT), providing hands-on electrical troubleshooting, maintenance support, and on-the-job training to ship's force personnel aboard CVN-class aircraft carriers. This role focuses primarily on galley, scullery, and laundry equipment, working at the component level to diagnose and repair systems that directly support crew quality of life and operational readiness. This is a hands-on, deck-plates position, not a desk job. You'll be the go-to expert helping Sailors keep critical quality-of-life equipment running.

Requirements

• Hands-on electrical troubleshooting and maintenance support experience.
• Experience working at the component level with electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with galley, scullery, and laundry equipment maintenance.
• Experience providing on-the-job training (OJT).
• Knowledge of 60 Hz electrical systems.
• Familiarity with JFMM and NAVSEA Standard Items.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair shipboard galley and scullery equipment (commercial dishwashers, garbage disposals, steam kettles, ovens, mixers) and laundry systems at the component level: motors, contactors, relays, heating elements, timers, and control boards.
• Provide over-the-shoulder coaching and OJT to ship's force Sailors, building their ability to independently maintain and troubleshoot auxiliary electrical equipment.
• Deliver engineering guidance and maintenance support for 60 Hz electrical systems powering hotel services and auxiliary equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and NAVSEA documentation to support troubleshooting and repair efforts.
• Collaborate with Fleet Maintenance, Systems Engineering, and QA/QC teams to support equipment readiness and sustainment.
• Document maintenance actions and support compliance with JFMM and NAVSEA Standard Items.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed