Marine Electrician - 27689

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks a Marine Electrician to diagnose and repair shipboard electrical equipment, controllers, motors, 400 Hz systems, lighting and switches on Naval ships. Strong diagnostic skills and ability to read schematics are required.

Base access credentials and a DoD clearance are needed. The role is full-time, with travel 11-25% and a salary range of $50,000–$60,000 annually.

Qualifications

• High School education or Trade School with 4 years related experience.
• Experience inspecting shipboard electrical systems, equipment and components.
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, schematics for naval systems.
• Experience with electrical wiring and continuity testing devices.
• Ability to plan layout and installation based on specs and drawings.
• Ability to train sailors in troubleshooting aboard naval vessels.
• Must obtain and maintain DoD security clearance and base access.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair shipboard electrical systems and components.
• Utilize drawings, manuals, and schematics to ensure naval compliance and safety.
• Interface with customers and manage subcontractors; provide work direction.
• Develop and use formal work packages and test documents.
• Schedule, report, and brief customers and senior management.
• Perform duties outside specialty to complete installations or work.

Skills

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or Trade School

Tools

Ohmmeters

Voltmeters

Oscilloscopes

Hand tools

Job description

Requisition Number: 27689

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

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Summary

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! This position supports the Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT) as a Marine Electrician. The selected candidate will diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problems on electrical equipment to include controllers, motors, 400 hertz equipment, lighting and switches systems onboard Naval ships. This is a full-time position, located in Norfolk, VA.

*Position requires base access credentials to start.

What You Will Do

• Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair shipboard electrical systems, equipment, and components, utilizing technical drawings, manuals, blueprints, and schematics to ensure compliance with naval specifications and maintain system integrity and personnel safety.
• Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others.
• Performs a variety of complicated and non routine tasks. Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
• Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
• Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

What You Must Have

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
• Must have experience in inspecting electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair on shipboard systems.
• Must have ability to read and understand technical drawings, manuals, blueprints and/or schematics to ensure compliance with naval drawings and technical manuals and to determine the location of wiring and equipment to ensure conformance to system integrity and safety of personnel and equipment.
• Must have experience with electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems on marine vessels.
• Must be able to plan work involving layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications, drawings and applicable documents.
• Must be able to train sailors in troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment onboard naval vessels.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain base access credentials to access work location.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.

Bonus Points For

• A Current, valid DoD Security clearance.
• At least 6 - 8 years of shipboard experience in the electrical field.
• Previous experience troubleshooting electrical equipment to include controllers, motors, 400 hertz equipment, lighting and switches systems onboard Naval ships.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.