Electronics Technician

Delphinus Engineering, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 54,980; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Norfolk, VA is looking for an experienced electrician to perform electrical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities and vessels. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in an industrial environment, formal training in electrical work, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair various electrical systems and equipment. This position offers competitive hourly pay and great benefits including health programs, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as an electrician in an industrial environment.
• Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a security badge.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and testing of electrical systems on Navy ships.
• Repair electrical equipment such as control panels and navigation lights.
• Assist Electrical Lead in identifying discrepancies in drawings.

Skills

Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems

Ability to install and test PLCs

Fiber optics technician qualification

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Formal trade related course

Tools

Voltmeters

Ampere-Meters

General Hand Tools

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs electrical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities, waterborne vessels, surface ships and/or submarines. Tasks will be related to inspections, repairs, modernization and/or alterations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Location

Norfolk, VA

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs troubleshooting and/or testing of various electrical, systems, circuits, controls, instruments and equipment, onboard military shore facilities, Navy ships/vessels to include submarines and/or ship’s components and documents test requirements.
• Possesses ability to install and test Analogue to Digital interfaces, Programable Logic Controllers and other electronic devices.
• Qualified as a fiber optics technician with the ability to install, connect and test fiber plant equipment.
• Conducts voltage and other electrical safety checks.
• Repairs electrical equipment such as: motors, switches, radios, appliances, control panels, starters, navigation lights and lighting equipment.
• Performs connections/hook‑ups to panels, switches, and boxes.
• Proficient in pulling cables in cableways and bulkhead and deck stuffing tubes.
• Assists Electrical Lead in identifying discrepancies in drawings.
• May supervise small teams of electricians.
• Fill out objective quality evidence (OQE) forms.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Employees may be required to travel to work to other locations.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Must possess intermediate computer skills to enter data into different data basis.

Education/Experience

Must have completed a formal related course of study in trade through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program or an apprentice program and must have 5-10 years of verifiable experience as an electrician in an industrial environment i.e., shipbuilding, ship repair or nuclear power plants.

Certificates and Licenses

Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards.

Equipment

• Voltmeters
• Ampere-Meters
• Megaohm Meters
• Power Analyzers
• Fiber light loss meters
• General Hand Tools

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities

• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written technical instructions and manuals, make working diagrams, circuits, electrical systems, circuits, controls, instruments and equipment.
• Must possess working knowledge of shipboard operating requirements.
• Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
• Must understand Navsea standard items.
• Able to follow safety procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working on a ship. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. On a frequent basis the employee is exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Wage Range

$25.00 - $39.91 hourly

Req Number

ELE-26-00031

Company Details

About the Organization: Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets. Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

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