Electronics Technician Senior Level

WaveForce Electrical; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical services is seeking a skilled technician to perform inspections, installations, and repairs of shipboard electrical cabling and electronic equipment. Candidates should possess at least five years of experience, appropriate certifications, and be able to lead teams effectively. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols.

Qualifications

• Five years direct experience in shipboard electronic installation and repair services.
• NSI 009-73 Qualified Connector Fabrication Certification required.
• Must successfully complete OSHA 10 Hour Training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and repair shipboard electrical cabling and equipment.
• Lead teams in execution of electronics work.
• Create and submit Work Authorization Forms and track physical progress.

Skills

Electronic troubleshooting

Cable installation

Bonding and Grounding

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Connector termination tools

Job description

• Expert understanding of and ability to accomplish

NAVSEA Standard Item (NSI) 009-73 requirements

Inspection, testing, installation, removal, and repair of shipboard electrical cabling and electronic equipment

• Cable installations include banding, boxes, connectors, equipment, penetrations, cableway, hangers, and associated components
• MCT, MCP, Stuffing Tube opening, packing, closing, and testing
• Bonding and Grounding of Electrical Equipment
• NSI 009-25 requirements
• The installation of modification kits, overhaul, repair, disassembly, reassembly of various electrical / electronic equipment using drawings, kit instructions and NSI 009-16 and 009-36
• Create, finalize and submit Work Authorization Forms (WAF) along with developing and tracking WAF Logs and tagouts
• Create, finalize, submit and track Conditions Found Reports (CFR), as required.
• Interpret and breakdown work scope from blueprints and drawings (arrangement, block-wiring, isometric, cable routing, power, lighting, and IC system removal / installation)
• Electronic troubleshooting, use of multimeters and network testers
• Electrical Fit up - use of grinders, reciprocating saws, drills.
• Lead multiple electronic teams in the execution of multiple electronics work items or ship alterations.
• Track and report job physical progress and budgets to Shipboard Supervisor and / or Project Manager
• Required to have personal tools to include but not limited to

Multimeter

• Hand tools
• Connector termination tools (DMC, RJ45 crimpers, soldering iron, etc.)
• Perform all work in accordance with the established policies and procedures detailed in the Waveforce Electrical Safety Manual
• Capability to work on ships, barges and submarines
• Capability to lift and / or move up to 45 pounds

Experience Requirements

• Five (5) years direct experience in shipboard electronic installation and repair services
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Other Requirements

• NSI 009-73 Qualified Connector Fabrication Certification (coaxial, triaxial, ethernet, and multi-pin connectors) required.
• NSI 009-123 Fiber Optic Handling, Termination and Testing Certification required.
• Must be able to pass Waveforce Electrical pre-employment drug and background screening
• Must be able to obtain government facility and / or shipyard access, to include a DBIDS credential, as required by work locations.
• Must successfully complete OSHA 10 Hour Training, Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) Safety Orientation and all required Environmental, Health and Safety orientation training after initial employment, but prior to shipboard work.
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to travel outside the Norfolk, Virginia area, if required