Marine Electrician Mid Level

Waveforce Electrical; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical service industry is seeking a skilled Electrician in Norfolk, Virginia, to lead shipboard installation and repair tasks. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical systems and tools, along with the ability to manage small teams and meet safety protocols. A high school diploma and relevant certifications are required, with opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of direct experience in shipboard electrical installation and repair.
• NSI 009-73 Qualified Connector Fabrication Certification preferred.
• Must complete OSHA 10 Hour Training and obtain required credentials.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, install, remove, and repair shipboard electrical cabling and equipment.
• Lead small electrical teams and track job progress against budgets.
• Work on ships, barges, and submarines, adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Use of multimeters

Cable installations

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Insulated and Non-Insulated Ratcheting Crimpers

Hand tools

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advanced understanding of and ability to accomplish
  • NAVSEA Standard Item (NSI) 009-73 requirements
    • Inspection, testing, installation, removal, and repair of shipboard electrical cabling and electronic equipment
    • Cable installations include banding, boxes, connectors, equipment, penetrations, cableway, hangers, and associated components
    • MCT, MCP, Stuffing Tube opening, packing, closing, and testing
    • Bonding and Grounding of Electrical Equipment
  • NSI 009-25 requirements

• EIMB, EPISM and Electrical MIL standards
• Electrical troubleshooting, use of multimeters, megohmmeters and network testers
• Initiate Tagout/ Work Authorization Forms (WAF)
• Interpret and breakdown work scope from drawings (arrangement, block-wiring, isometric, cable routing, power, lighting, and IC system removal/installation)

• • Electrically install Manual Bus Transfers (MBT), Automatic Bus Transfers (ABT), Switchboards, and Transformers
• Electrical Fit up – use of grinders, reciprocating saws, drills
• Lead small electrical teams in the execution of an electrical work item or ship alteration
• Track and report job physical progress and budget performance to your supervisor
• Required to have personal tools to include but not limited to
  • Multimeter
  • Hand tools
  • Hardwire termination tools (Insulated and Non-Insulated Ratcheting Crimpers, etc.)

• Perform all work in accordance with the established policies and procedures detailed in the Waveforce Electrical Safety Manual
• Capability to work on ships, barges and submarines

Capability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds

Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years direct experience in shipboard electrical installation and repair services
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Other Requirements

• NSI 009-73 Qualified Connector Fabrication Certification (preferred)

• NSI 009-123 Qualified Fiber Optic Handling (preferred)
• Must be able to pass Waveforce Electrical pre-employment drug and background screening.
• Must be able to obtain government facility and/or shipyard access, to include a DBIDS credential, as required by work locations
• Must successfully complete OSHA 10 Hour Training, Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) Safety Orientation and all required Environmental, Health and Safety orientation training after initial employment, but prior to shipboard work
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to travel outside the Norfolk, Virginia area, if required