Deck Electrician, Entry Level

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking skilled electrical technicians to install, repair, overhaul, and test electrical systems aboard ships in Newport News, Virginia. The role covers lighting, power distribution, communication, and navigation systems with emphasis on reading complex schematics and performing preventative maintenance.

The candidate will handle receptacle hookups, wire way rack installation, equipment rebuilding, and overhead work in demanding environments, including confined spaces and extreme

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
• Willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
• Able to pass physical agility test.
• Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Able to perform overhead work.
• Able to work at extreme heights.
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Able to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
• Willing to learn measurements.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, overhaul, and operationally test electrical systems aboard ships.
• Work on lighting, power distribution, communication, and navigation systems.
• Read and interpret complex electrical and electronic schematics.
• Perform lighting and receptacle hook-ups.
• Install wire way racks.
• Rebuild equipment.
• Install electronic controls.
• Perform lighting maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Weld studs for mounting equipment.

Skills

Electrical System Installation

Preventative Maintenance

Complex Schematic Interpretation

Welding Skills

Equipment Overhaul

Job description

• Install, repair, overhaul, and operationally test electrical systems aboard ships
• Work on lighting, power distribution, communication, and navigation systems
• Read and interpret complex electrical and electronic schematics
• Perform lighting and receptacle hook-ups
• Install wire way racks
• Rebuild equipment
• Install electronic controls
• Perform lighting maintenance
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Weld studs for mounting equipment

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position
• Willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
• Able to pass physical agility test
• Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds
• Able to perform overhead work
• Able to work at extreme heights
• Able to perform work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
• Able to take measurements or willing to learn
• Willing to work in radiation areas with appropriate training and equipment
• Able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
• Able to work overtime as neededWilling to work any shift
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical and electronic schematics

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems aboard ships, with a strong ability to read and interpret complex electrical and electronic schematics. Capable of performing preventative maintenance and working in various physical conditions, including confined spaces and extreme heights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical System Installation
• Preventative Maintenance
• Complex Schematic Interpretation
• Welding Skills
• Equipment Overhaul

Hard Skills

• Electrical System Repair
• Lighting Maintenance
• Power Distribution
• Electronic Control Installation
• Receptacle Hook-Ups
• Wire Way Rack Installation
• Equipment Rebuilding
• Operational Testing
• Stud Welding
• Measurement Taking

Industry Keywords

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation
• Drug Screen
• Physical Agility Test
• Confined Space Work
• Overhead Work
• Extreme Heights
• Outdoor Work
• Radiation Area Training
• Respirator Use