Senior Electronics Technician-30713

HII•Chesapeake, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies’ Global Security group supports military customers with live, virtual, and constructive solutions, fleet sustainment, nuclear and environmental work, and other national security capabilities. Its Platform Modernization trades teams perform shipboard alterations and installations to modernize the U.S. Navy fleet. The Senior Marine Electronics Technician will work with skilled trades teams on naval vessels, using trade tools to remove, install, and upgrade industrial systems and equipment. Work may be performed at company or field locations and must follow established quality and safety procedures. The role requires commuting to shipyards and military bases in the Hampton Roads area when assigned locally, and travel to shipyards and bases around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task. Weekend and/or overtime work may be required depending on contract awards and support needs. Per diem is provided based on travel location, and the company covers travel and lodging expenses. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, and obtain and maintain shipyard and base access credentials. The role involves lifting and transporting equipment, working aboard ships and in shipyards and confined or harsh industrial environments, and may involve extended periods at sea or wearing a respirator.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
High school diploma, trade school education, or equivalent, and 8 years of related shipboard electrical experience.
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance and maintain the required clearance throughout employment.
Ability to obtain required shipyard and base access credentials within 60 days of starting and maintain them throughout employment.
Ability to travel 50%–75% when not assigned to local tasking.
Provide hand tools and trade-specific personal protective equipment.
Experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, associated equipment, and cabling.
Expert knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, and written and verbal instructions for cables and equipment.
Experience planning and laying out cable runs to specifications and drawings, following proper installation practices, preparing areas for welding, and assisting with attachment.
Experience installing, opening, modifying, and logging MCTs, MCPs, and stuffing tubes, and completing tests for final inspections.
Experience disconnecting and reconnecting new and existing equipment properly and completing supporting OQE.
Advanced knowledge and experience installing, troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, and repairing marine electrical and electronic systems, equipment, functions, associated equipment, and tools on marine vessels.
Experience safely using multimeters and meggers and performing testing procedures.
Ability to communicate technical work accurately to team leads and coworkers.
Experience functioning in a crew leadership role.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing at least 30 pounds.
Ability to work on and climb ladders and work in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
Ability to perform duties in high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions, including working aloft or over vessel sides.
Ability to wear a respirator if required.
Ability to travel within and outside the continental United States.

Nice To Haves

Technical or professional certifications.
Current fiber-optic certification and installation experience.
Multipin connector fabrication experience and certification in accordance with NAVSEA STD 009-73.
NAVSEA Cableway Improvement Program certifications.
Experience installing DDG Modernization Backfits: S/A 71615K DVSS, S/A 71726K IBNS, S/A 717427K Digital Indicators, S/A 84226K OOD Flat Panels, and S/A 94979K HM&E Condition System 2.0.
Completion of electrical military A or C school, vocational school, an apprenticeship program, or a skilled trades certificate program.
Current or active DoD clearance.
OSHA 10 Maritime Certification.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment and structures through alterations and installations for fleet modernization on U.S. Navy surface ships.
Apply advanced knowledge of production processes to complete complicated and non-routine shipboard system and equipment installations in accordance with quality and safety procedures.
Use blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, controlled work packages, technical documents, formal work processes, procedures, test documents, and reports.
Troubleshoot and diagnose systems and equipment to resolve problems efficiently.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Maintain effective communications and working relationships with supervisors and managers.
Remove, plan, execute, install, and modify electrical cables, cableways, conductors, connectors, strain relief, fasteners, and equipment aboard naval vessels.
Disconnect, repair, install, and reconnect electrical and data conductors on existing and new equipment to complete installations.
Perform complicated and non-routine tasks, including duties outside the technician’s specialty, as needed to complete installations or assignments.
Develop and use technical documents, including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.
Communicate accurately with team leads and coworkers about technical work.
Adhere to and promote HII and shipyard safety and quality procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
Wellness resources.
Employee assistance programs.
Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
Financial planning tools.
Life insurance.
Employee discounts.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
Potential bonus or other non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions, if applicable.
Per diem based on location while traveling.
Company-paid travel and lodging expenses.