Electrician

International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA INC. is seeking a Marine Electrician to perform electrical work aboard U.S. Navy ships and in shipyards, performing cable pulls, testing, and commissioning. The role supports a four-tier progression path from Basic to Foreman Electrician, with duties in shipboard and dockside environments.

The position emphasizes safety training, NAVSEA standards, and collaboration with supervisors, customers, and QA teams in potentially dynamic shipyard settings.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of basic electrical principles and safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Capable of performing cable pulls, terminations, and connector work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical work on ships, dry docks, and workshops.
• Perform testing, maintenance, and calibration of shipboard electrical systems.
• Read and interpret drawings, manuals and specifications to guide work.
• Coordinate with production, QA, and customer reps during repairs and testing.
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical safety

Blueprint reading

Cable pulling

Multimeter operation

Troubleshooting

Job description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

Eligible employees may enroll in:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

EOE STATEMENT

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

ARMADA INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Electrician

REPORTS TO: Foremen, Superintendent, Project Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $20.00-$40.00 per hour DOE and classification

FT / PT STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Shipyard(s), Customer Facilities

CITIZENSHIP: US Citizenship Required

SECURITY CLEARANCE: May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE PREFERRED

SUMMARY

Join our team as a Marine Electrician, providing critical technical services aboard U.S. Navy ships and submarines during pier side or shipyard maintenance availabilities. In this role, you will safely execute electrical work aboard vessels, in dry docks, and within specialized workshops. We offer a structured four tier career progression path for Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Foreman Electrician, and classification and compensation is based on your experience, technical skills, training history, and certifications.

All Electricians performing any work in electrical trade must posess and demonstrate awareness of Electrical Safety and must follow Electrical Safety policies and procedures at all times. Safety qualifications include the skills and knowledge of the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and circuitry installation and able to recognize and avoid the hazards involved in electrical work.

While Employed, all Electrician personnel may be assigned to tasks including the set up and electrical connection and disconnection of company owned equipment in the shipyard and shipyard drydock environment. Equipment used and referenced here includes Abrasive Blasting Equipment, HVAC Systems, Dust Collectors, Air Compressors, Vacuum Systems, Dehumidification systems, Paint Pumping and Paint Spraying Equipment, Welding Equipment, Steel Cutting Machines, and the associated cabling and connections used with such equipment.

Assignment to projects may include working within customer facilities, shipyards, and workshops, in support of ship repair and maintenance, and this position may be classified into job titles or assignments based on needs and include position assignments such as Electrician, Engineering Technician, Fiber Optic Technician or Electrician, Marine Electrician, Marine, Cable Puller, High Voltage Electrician, Low Voltage Electrician, Ship Alt Electrician, Alteration Installation and Test Electrician (AIT), Combat Systems Electrician or Technician, Ship Electrician and all positions may include trainee or apprentice roles for qualified entry level applicants.

For all Electricians engaged in Fiber Optic Electrical Work, current certification in the installations, direct supervision of the installation, or Quality Assurance oversight on United States Navy shipboard fiber optic systems is required. Candidates who are not certified may be chosen for employment based on other technical qualifications and may participate in company sponsored training programs to achieve certification under NAVSEA Drawings and Navy Standard Item 009-123 and MIL-STDs. Fiber Optic Electrical work may include Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing, interpretation of results of testing, and course of corrective action, Blown Fiber Optic Cable Installation, and ensure the materials used are approved for the applications.

Fiber Optic Electrical work may include working on critical shipboard systems such as Radars, Sonars, Communications Systems, Voice Systems, Data Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, or other systems known as Combat Systems that require the use of and rely on Fiber Optic infrastructure.

Familiarity with Naval Ships Technical Manual NSTM 300 Series or other relevant coursework through accredited agencies, or completion of NAVSEA Fiber Optic Training Certification Program covering training, testing, qualification to install or maintain and test and repair fiber optic cabling systems aboard naval vessels will result in assignment into this category of electrical work.

Qualified candidates may include Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electricians Mate, Electronic Technician, Nuclear Power School Graduate, Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrician), Fire Control Technician, Construction Electrician, Aviation Electronics Technician, Aviation Electricians Mate, Interior Communications Electrician, Information Systems Technician, Sonar Technician, Missle Technician. Graduates of United States Navy Class A or Class C schools in above listed ratings, or completion of any military or shipyard Electrician apprenticeship program, or Maritime Institute, with focus in Electricity or Electronics may qualify.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist other personnel in the performance of electrical work as assigned.
• Perform cable pulls, terminations, and connector assembly and continuity testing in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items, technical manuals, drawings or as required during repairs or testing of electrical systems.
• Support preventive maintenance activities on electrical equipment and systems.
• Complete required documentation, including work logs, test results, and QA forms.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Perform testing, maintenance, repairs and calibration of shipboard electrical systems as assigned.
• Connect and disconnect equipment cabling as required to perform tasks assigned.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Assist with system startups, operational testing, and equipment commissioning activities.
• Analyze technical problems.
• Coordinate technical activities with production personnel, quality assurance personnel, and customer representatives.
• Support inspections, audits, and customer required activity during electrical system testing, repair, and turning over back to customer, the work completed.
• Plan and coordinate testing, commissioning, system validation, and integration activities.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, work packages, and change documentation for technical accuracy and constructability.
• Provide technical and other support assistance to other Electrician personnel, including customer representatives and personnel as assigned to them, during repairs, installations, upgrades, and modernization projects.
• Electrician may be assigned to directly report to other supervisory personnel from other companies or customers.
• Electricians may be required to take courses and attend training sessions, and ultimately demonstrate understanding and knowledge of specialized electrical safety equipment, arc flash safety, ground fault protection systems, lock out tag out systems, Electrician Personal Protective Equipment, and demonstrating proper state of circuitry to be deenergized prior to performing work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Electrician Foreman will be assigned this classification based on a formal evaluation of their skills, knowledge, and experience, and leadership experience. If designated, Foreman will supervise and lead other Electrician personnel performing tasks as Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Electrician levels of work in all categories of work listed within this job description.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

Basic Electrician

• Candidates must possess a foundational understanding of basic electrical principles, including the definitions of conductors, insulators, resistance, power, voltage, watts, circuit currents, amperage measurements, Ohm's Law, and cable ratings.
• Personnel are required to be proficient in the safe operation of multimeters to accurately read resistance as well as AC and DC power. Additionally, even at the entry level, candidates must demonstrate basic cable pulling skills to prevent damage to cabling systems during installation or removal.
• Ability to comprehend and follow directions.
• Basic understanding of electronic or electrical principles.

Intermediate Electrician

• Candidates must possess a proven understanding of electrical and electronic circuits, including series and parallel configurations.
• They must be experienced with the application of switches, fuses, circuit breakers, and other overload protection safety devices, alongside a basic operational knowledge of transformers, motors, relays, contactors, and coils.
• This foundational knowledge must enable the technician to successfully perform basic circuit troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• This role requires demonstrated experience managing cable trays, cable pathways, and watertight integrity connections.
• Technicians must be skilled in routing cables into final connection boxes, executing final cable conductor terminations to circuit connection boards, and performing cable splicing as required. Additionally, candidates must possess the mathematical proficiency necessary to measure circuitry for resistance, voltage, and amperage.
• Additionally, personnel must be fully capable of conducting continuity checks using standard measuring devices.
• They must be able to accurately read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and circuitry schematics to verify measurements and guide their testing or troubleshooting procedures.
• All Skills Listed under Basic Electrician
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, equipment, and troubleshooting methods.
• Knowledge of electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent Organizational and documentation skills.

Advanced Electrician

• Knowledge may include understanding conventional power generators including the rotor, stator, and magnetic fields in generators, main circuit distribution switchboards, automatic bus transfer switches, manual bus transfer switches, power distribution panels, fuse panels, and other power distribution equipment including step down transformers.
• Advanced knowledge includes and is the result of the candidates background and experience in performing diagnostics and troubleshooting of entire systems, components, and associated cabling, and safely conducting system repairs to place systems back to normal operational readiness.
• Advanced knowledge