Senior Electronics Technician-30713

HII's Mission Technologies division•Chesapeake, VA

21d•$64,610 - $72,758•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electronics Technician will support HII Platform Modernization trades teams performing shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization on U.S. Navy surface ships. The role involves removing, installing, upgrading, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying industrial systems and equipment aboard naval vessels, working with skilled trades teams and using trade tools. Work may take place at company or field locations and requires adherence to established safety and quality procedures. The position requires commuting to shipyards and military bases in the Hampton Roads area as assigned, with travel to shipyards and military bases elsewhere in the United States and abroad when not assigned to local work. Travel is expected 50%–75%; the posting states that per diem is provided based on travel location and that travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. Weekend and/or overtime hours may be required depending on contract awards and support needs. The technician must provide hand tools and trade-specific personal protective equipment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
High school diploma, trade school education, or equivalent, and 8 years of related shipboard electrical experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security 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, and work orders, and following written and verbal instructions for cable and equipment installation and connection.
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.
Masterful knowledge and experience installing, troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, and repairing marine electrical and electronic systems, equipment, functions, and associated tools on marine vessels.
Experience using multimeters and meggers safely and properly, and performing testing procedures.
Ability to communicate technical work details accurately to team leads and coworkers.
Experience functioning in a crew leadership role.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes, with a minimum weight of 30 pounds.
Ability to climb and work on ladders; work aboard ships, in shipyards, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures; and perform work in conditions involving heat, humidity, noise, and dirt, including aloft or over vessel sides.
Ability to wear a respirator if required and ride ships at sea for extended periods if required.

Nice To Haves

Technical or professional certifications are preferred.
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; these are very highly preferred.
Graduation from or 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 shipboard alterations and installations for U.S. Navy fleet modernization.
Apply production-process knowledge to complete complicated and non-routine shipboard installation tasks in accordance with quality and safety procedures.
Read and work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, technical documents, controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, and test documents.
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, to complete installations or assignments.
Develop and use technical documents, including controlled work packages, formal processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.
Communicate technical aspects of work accurately to team leads and coworkers.
Adhere to and promote HII and local shipyard safety and quality procedures.

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
401(k) savings plan options
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Per diem based on location during travel
Company-covered travel and lodging expenses
Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions