Shipboard Electrician

Scientific Research Corporation • Newport News, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performing installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for the generation, distribution or utilization of electric energy (lighting, generators, transformers, switchboards, motor controllers, circuit breakers, 440v/460hz power load centers, ABT/MBT’s, Power Panels, heating units, and conduit systems). Working from blueprints or Ships Installation drawings (SIDs) to install/troubleshoot electrical systems. Working from computations of working standards relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment. Following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications. Using hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment. Planning layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on applicable specifications and standards. Connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, MBT/ABT’s, power panels, and shipboard electrical load centers, or other electrical components. Testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devises, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Using a variety of tools or equipment such as measuring devices, and testing equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, or test lamps. Inspecting electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, to ensure compliance with standards. Preparing sketches or following blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to safety codes. Working from ladders or scaffolds to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. Planning the layout of wiring, and installing wiring, conduit, and electrical components onboard Navy vessels IAW wiring diagrams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and four+ years work-related experience
• Electrical experience as a Navy Electrician’s Mate (appropriate A/C schools) or within various marine fields
• Must pass employer performance tests and IAW standard governmental agencies certifications
• Must maintain Association of Boards of Certifications (ABC), International Maritime Certification Institute (IMCI), or American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) certification; or have completed the equivalent Maritime Apprenticeship Training in the shipboard electrical field and have held the applicable certifications
• Must be able to read Ship’s Installation Drawings (SIDs) and work from standard and metric specifications
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must be able to apply the craft, vocational or administrative skills, and methods taught in specialized training and or learned through formal apprenticeships; other important skills include manual skills
• May be required to hold electrician's license

Nice To Haves

• NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E
• NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST)
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
• Formal apprenticeships
• American Red Cross CPR

Responsibilities

• Performing installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for the generation, distribution or utilization of electric energy (lighting, generators, transformers, switchboards, motor controllers, circuit breakers, 440v/460hz power load centers, ABT/MBT’s, Power Panels, heating units, and conduit systems)
• Working from blueprints or Ships Installation drawings (SIDs) to install/troubleshoot electrical systems
• Working from computations of working standards relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment
• Following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications
• Using hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment
• Planning layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on applicable specifications and standards
• Connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, MBT/ABT’s, power panels, and shipboard electrical load centers, or other electrical components
• Testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devises, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Using a variety of tools or equipment such as measuring devices, and testing equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, or test lamps
• Inspecting electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, to ensure compliance with standards
• Preparing sketches or following blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to safety codes
• Working from ladders or scaffolds to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Planning the layout of wiring, and installing wiring, conduit, and electrical components onboard Navy vessels IAW wiring diagrams

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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