Marine Electrician

Ksaria Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ksaria Corporation is seeking a Marine Electrician for its Field Installation Services, supporting US Navy ships. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing and testing fiber optic and copper cables, ensuring communication and power systems are operational. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience is required, along with specific certifications in copper connectors, while training for fiber optic skills is offered. This role demands an attention to detail and strong communication abilities.

Benefits

Insurance coverages

PTO

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in ship repair onboard US Navy ships.
• Certification with multi-pin copper connectors required.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is a must.

Responsibilities

• Install, tag and band fiber optic and copper cables on Navy vessels.
• Troubleshoot and test fiber and copper cables.
• Layout, fabricate, and install electrical wiring onboard Navy vessels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Ability to read drawings

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Successful completion of Navy “A” School

Tools

Multi-meters

Soldering tools

Job description

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The Marine Electrician will be responsible for supporting kSARIA's Field Installation Services organization on board US Navy ships. The position will be responsible for the installation, termination and testing of fiber optic and copper cable assemblies necessary to support a variety of ship's services, including power, communication, telephone, and alarm systems. Good communications skills (written and verbal), the ability to work off customer drawings, and a keen attention to detail are a must for this position. Previous experience and certification with multi-pin copper connectors is required. Fiber optic installation, termination and testing is preferred but not required, we will train and certify in house. The individual will report to the Field Service Operations Manager and/or Project Lead and must be willing to work overtime, including weekends and travel for extended periods of time when necessary. Install, tag and band fiber optic and copper cables on various classes of surface and submarine Naval Vessels.

kSARIA has a very generous benefit package including insurance coverages, PTO and 401(k)

• Performing all duties required to layout, fabricate, and install electrical wiring, coaxial cable, waveguides or fiber optic cable onboard Navy vessels.
• Troubleshooting and testing of fiber and copper cables and circuits.
• Possess skills and abilities to perform the requirements of a shipboard or airframe electrician's trade with little supervision or guidance.
• Knowing how to read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals, design notices, etc.
• Knowing and understanding the use of all tools of their trade such as multi-meters, pin crimper's, soldering and expected to accomplish the more complex tasks associated with electrical installation of cable, military circular connectors, panel box and power terminations, etc.
• Familiar with basic computer skills
• Familiar with MS-Office programs including Word and Excel.

Norfolk, VA


Description:

The Marine Electrician will be responsible for supporting kSARIA's Field Installation Services organization on board US Navy ships. The position will be responsible for the installation, termination and testing of fiber optic and copper cable assemblies necessary to support a variety of ship's services, including power, communication, telephone, and alarm systems. Good communications skills (written and verbal), the ability to work off customer drawings, and a keen attention to detail are a must for this position. Previous experience and certification with multi-pin copper connectors is required. Fiber optic installation, termination and testing is preferred but not required, we will train and certify in house. The individual will report to the Field Service Operations Manager and/or Project Lead and must be willing to work overtime, including weekends and travel for extended periods of time when necessary. Install, tag and band fiber optic and copper cables on various classes of surface and submarine Naval Vessels.

kSARIA has a very generous benefit package including insurance coverages, PTO and 401(k)

• Performing all duties required to layout, fabricate, and install electrical wiring, coaxial cable, waveguides or fiber optic cable onboard Navy vessels.
• Troubleshooting and testing of fiber and copper cables and circuits.
• Possess skills and abilities to perform the requirements of a shipboard or airframe electrician's trade with little supervision or guidance.
• Knowing how to read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals, design notices, etc.
• Knowing and understanding the use of all tools of their trade such as multi-meters, pin crimper's, soldering and expected to accomplish the more complex tasks associated with electrical installation of cable, military circular connectors, panel box and power terminations, etc.
• Familiar with basic computer skills
• Familiar with MS-Office programs including Word and Excel.

Requirements:

• Must be a Marine Electrician with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships (technical education may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement)
• Must have experience and multi-pin copper connector certification of cables per Navy Standard Item 009-73 (MIL-STD-2003-5)
• Must be familiar with NAVY Standard Items
• Ability to read, understand and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Individual must have a keen attention to detail and be quality metric driven
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (current active Secret clearance is a plus).

Education

High School Diploma

• Fluency in English (verbal and written)
• Successful completion of Navy “A” School (“C” School is a plus) or successful completion of a Shipyard or commercial Electrical apprenticeship program (recognized shipyard apprentice graduates are a plus).

Other Requirements

• Must have experience and multi-pin copper connector certification of cables per Navy Standard Item 009-73 (MIL-STD-2003-5)
• Shipyard competent person certification a plus

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kSARIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/Veterans

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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