Electrician Mate

Witt/Kieffer; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

STD/LTD Insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick time

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Metris LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, seeks an Electrician’s Mate Instructor in Yorktown, VA. This non-exempt SCA position reports to the Location Site Lead and runs M–F, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The instructor will teach electrical systems theory for shipboard and shore platforms, ensuring a safe, disciplined classroom and adherence to course curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of three years’ experience as a primary classroom instructor.
• Seven years field experience or journeyman electrician; Navy/Coast Guard shipboard experience preferred.
• Subject matter knowledge in electrical theory and shipboard/shore power systems.
• No security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct on electrical systems and theory across shipboard and shore-based applications.
• Maintain safe classroom environment and manage schedules and materials.

Skills

Classroom Instruction

Electrical Systems

Coast Guard Systems

Education

No formal degree requirement

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category USCG

Description

Job Title: Electrician’s Mate (EM) Instructor

Reports to: Location Site Lead

Location: Yorktown, VA

Position Class: SCA Hourly Position

Schedule: M – F, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30p.m.

Metris Global is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) dedicated to helping government identify and solve problems. Our concierge-minded team of special operations and interagency advisors provide professional services, full spectrum pre-deployment, and full mission profile (FMP) training exercises to achieve this mission. Our work has quietly saved lives and taxpayer dollars. If you are passionate about "Training Today's Warriors for Tomorrow's Threats", we would love you to join our Team.

Metris Global Values:

• Work Ethic – Passionate, motivated, proactive, attention to detail.
• Integrity – Unquestionable level of sound morale and ethical principles.
• Professionalism – Conduct oneself with the appearance, demeanor, humility, and competence.
• Loyalty – Commitment to doing what is in our best interest as a company and to our clients.
• Accountability – Humility, transparency, and responsibility.
• Innovation – There is ALWAYS a "better and more efficient way" to complete the mission.

Summary:

Reporting to the Site Lead, the Electrician’s Mate Instructor shall provide instruction in the field of electrical systems. This is a non-exempt Service Contract Act (SCA) position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for instruction on electrical systems and electrical systems theory across an array of subject matter including both shipboard and shore-based systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful classroom management and oversight to include associated quality, student, classroom, time, and other supervisory aspects of performance related to job responsibilities.
• Achieves client-established quality objectives for instruction and classroom management. includes but is not limited to:
• Quality instructor performance capable of ascertaining the level of the class’s knowledge and teaching at the appropriate level.
• Capable of controlling the discipline of the class.
• Demonstrates a high level of professional management in performing training activities and facilitating classroom environments all times.
• Maintains regular class schedule.
• Adheres to a zero-tolerance policy of inappropriate language at all times.
• Class schedule is managed in accordance with course curriculum outlines.
• Manages a safe, comfortable training environment, ensures sufficient materials are available, and resolves disruptive student behavior.

Measurement of Performance

• The Site Lead will establish performance metrics for the Electrician’s Mate Instructor within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
• Accomplish a rating of satisfactory or above on 80% of the course evaluations following each course convening.
• Follows guidance in instructional materials 100% of the time.
• Accomplishes a rating of "demonstrated competency" or better on the Coast Guard Instructor Feedback Form as measured annually.
• Receives no measure less than "3" on a scale of "5" for each of the 14 assigned instructor competencies.
• Demonstrates effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork with all Government and Contract team members.
• Completed and delivered tasks and work products shall be in conformance to the USCG Training System Standard Operating Procedures, timely, complete, and documentation shall, upon final acceptance, be free from technical or typographical errors 90% of the time.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of three years’ experience as a primary classroom instructor.
• Seven (7) years field experience or a journeyman certification as an electrician, preferably experienced with Navy/Coast Guard shipboard electrical systems.
• Must possess subject matter knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: AC/DC circuit theory; AC/DC generators and motors theory; electronic circuit theory; Boolean algebra; installation, maintenance, and repair of shipboard and shore power distribution and distribution systems; shipboard navigation systems; signal lights; interior communications systems; and small boat electrical systems.
• No security clearance required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• STD/LTD Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Electrician's Mate Instructor

Division Metris LLC

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s) Brenda Lenhardt

Req Number USC-24-00002

Open Date 8/5/2026

Location Yorktown VA

About the Organization Metris is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded by current and former members of the United States Special Operations and Interagency community headquartered in Orlando, FL. Established in order to provide the most well-rounded and realistic solutions to its clients, Metris brings the best-value proposition and true Subject Matter Expertise in all that we do.

This position is currently accepting applications.