Maintenance Electrician - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to service two 25-ton portal cranes aboard the Shippingport (ARDM 4) at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, CT. The role involves maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of crane electrical systems.

The successful candidate should have substantial electrical/electronics experience, be able to read schematics, use test equipment (multimeter, megohmmeter, oscilloscope), and be willing to qualify in Crane Walker lifting & handling

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED or 2+ years of technical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the electrical or electronics field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair two 25 ton portal cranes aboard Shippingport (ARDM 4).
• Work aboard the floating dry dock at Naval Submarine Base Groton.
• Discuss equipment issues with crane engineer, crane supervisor, and vendors.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Multimeter

Megohmmeter

Oscilloscope

Computer literacy

Independent work

Procedures adherence

Climb heights up to 150 ft

Lifting & Handling training

Education

HS Diploma/GED

2+ years technical experience

Tools

DC/AC motors knowledge

DC drives knowledge

Job description

Overview

Electric Boat - Groton is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to work aboard the floating dry dock SHIPPINGPORT (ARDM 4) located at the Naval Submarine Base, Groton.

In this role you will conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of two 25 ton portal cranes.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a working knowledge of DC motors, AC motors, DC drives, AC/DC circuits, resistor banks, dieselgenerators, engine controls, and CCTV.
• Have a knowledge of electrical components such as circuit breakers, transformers, switches, heaters,power supplies, contactors, rheostats, resistors, fuses, SCR's, pushbuttons, watertight electrical fittings,strobes, alarms, and junction boxes.
• Follow department technical procedures and OEM technical manual procedures.
• Discuss equipment issues with the crane engineer, crane supervisor, and vendors.
• Be willing to qualify in Lifting & Handling Training & Qualifications (Crane Walker)

Qualifications

Required:

• HS Diploma/GED OR 2+ years of technical experience
• 5+ years of experience in the electrical or electronics field

Preferred:

• 6+ years of EB electronics experience
• Prior experience working with lifting and handling electrical/electronic systems and components

Skills

• Ability to read/understand electrical schematics
• Familiar/Proficient with multi-meters
• Familiar/Proficient with megohmmeter (megger) and oscilloscopes
• Possess strong computer skills
• Can work independently
• Can adhere to procedures
• Climb ladders and be comfortable working at heights up to 150 feet from the ground
• Be comfortable working in tight spaces
• Possess above average troubleshooting skills
• Willing to work overtime in support of critical jobs / milestones
• Qualify as a limited radiation (J) worker
• Qualify in Lifting & Handling assignments

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Heavy Lifting
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Acids or Alkalis
• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet