Marine Electrician

kSARIA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

kSARIA is seeking a Marine Electrician to join their Field Installation Services for US Navy ships. The role involves the installation and testing of fiber optic and copper cable assemblies, requiring strong communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates must have relevant experience and certifications, along with the flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed.

Benefits

Insurance coverages

PTO

401(k)

Qualifications

• Must possess multi-pin copper connector certification.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in ship repair.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test fiber optic and copper cables.
• Troubleshoot and test cables and circuits.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of Navy “A” School or electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Multi-meters

Pin crimpers

Soldering tools

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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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