Lead Marine Electrician - Shipboard Electrical Systems

Serco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is hiring an Advanced Marine Electrician to support U.S. Navy ships in Norfolk, VA. You will work with a dynamic team, performing electrical wiring, testing, and shipboard installations on U.S. Naval vessels.

Requires 5+ years of electrical and shipboard experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, OSHA 10, and ability to travel to sites with a 10% cap. Lead a crew of 6–10 tradespeople and ensure safety and QA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Ability to access shipyards and pass background/drug screening.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Respirator qualification and PPE use.
• Minimum 5 years electrical work experience.
• Minimum 5 years shipboard experience.
• Experience managing a crew (6–10 people).
• Competency with attaching fiber optic, RJ-45, DB type connectors.
• Reading drawings (Tradesman/Apprentice level).
• Familiarization with NAVSEA concepts and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions on naval systems.
• Test equipment setup, record data, and modify procedures as needed.
• Perform electrical work on ships, boats, and marine equipment.
• Repair wiring to restore power to engines and navigation systems.
• Maintain engineering records and test data.
• Perform QA/space closeouts and system checks.
• Support safety programs and daily safety walk-thrus.

Skills

Electrical work

Shipboard experience

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Safety program

Test equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fiber optic

RJ-45 connectors

DB type connectors

Multipin

Job description

Serco Inc. is hiring an Advanced Marine Electrician to support U.S. Navy ships in Norfolk, VA. You will work with a dynamic team, performing electrical wiring, testing, and shipboard installations on U.S. Naval vessels.

Requires 5+ years of electrical and shipboard experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, OSHA 10, and ability to travel to sites with a 10% cap. Lead a crew of 6–10 tradespeople and ensure safety and QA compliance.