Electrical Test Technician (Shipyard Test Organization)

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription Coverage

Health and Wellness Programs

401K

Commuter/Van Services

Paid Vacation and holidays

Paid training

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI, is seeking electrical technicians for acceptance testing on Virginia and Columbia-class submarine construction. Responsibilities include using electrical test equipment, performing continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, grounding verification, and data recording.

Must obtain DoD clearance and be willing to work shifts. Location is the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or 2+ years related technical experience.
• Minimum 1 year of electrical trade or electronic theory experience.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and non-climate controlled areas.
• Own basic hand tools and willing to work all shifts.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical test equipment (meters, power supplies, light sources).
• Perform continuity checks on copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Conduct insulation resistance and megger testing.
• Verify grounding and tag out electrical equipment.
• Work with energized and de-energized circuits.
• Inspect cable marking, termination, and installation; record data.
• Troubleshoot test failures and draft resolutions for trades.
• Work independently or within a team; promote safety-conscious environment.

Skills

Basic math

Ohm's Law

Procedures following

Team collaboration

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Volt/ohm/multi-function meters

Power supplies

Megger testing equipment

Job description

Overview

Are you seeking a change in your career? Feel like making an impact in support of our nation?

This is your opportunity to join a team performing testing on one of the most technologically advanced and highest priority assets for our United States Navy - The Ballistic Missile Submarine Class. Your ability to contribute and assist this team will be built from your past experience combined with our building block training modules.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription Coverage
• Health and Wellness Programs
• 401K
• Commuter/Van Services
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Paid training
• Advancement Opportunities

Learn more atgdeb.com/careers

The Quonset Point Test department, D972, is hiring electrical technicians to perform acceptance testing in support ofVirginiaandColumbiaclass submarine construction.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Use of electrical test equipment such as volt/ohm/multi-function meters, power supplies, light sources, etc.
• Continuity checks of copper and fiber optic cabling
• Insulation resistance & megger testing
• Ground verification
• Tag out of electrical equipment
• Work with energized and de-energized circuits
• Inspection of cable marking, termination and installation
• Recording of data in accordance with technical work documents
• Troubleshooting of test failures, followed by authoring of resolutions for Trades
• Work individually or as part of a team
• Work in as well as promote a safety conscious environment

This work will be performed both in the shop and onboard submarines under construction. Technicians are trained and required to obtain “electrical test director” qualification.

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR Minimum of 2 years related technical experience
• Minimum 1 year of electrical trade and/or electronic theory experience
• Able to work in confined spaces and in areas that are not climate controlled
• Individuals will be required to possess their own basic hand tools
• Available to work all shifts
• Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant electrical occupation
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Prior testing and/or military experience
• Troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with procedures and electrical drawings
• Ability to communicate and understand technical language

Skills

• Basic math skills including percentages, decimals and division
• Basic understanding of Ohms Law
• Competency in understanding and following procedures
• Willingness to learn new processes, techniques, and exposure to unique equipment designs
• Strong communication, reading comprehension, computer and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
• Positive attitude

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily