Marine Electrician Senior Level

Waveforce Electrical; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Waveforce Electrical is seeking experienced shipboard electrical installers to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. The role requires expertise in electrical installations and repairs aboard ships and submarines. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to pass security clearances. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to lead teams handling critical electrical projects.

Qualifications

• Five years direct experience in shipboard electrical installation and repair services.
• Must be U.S. Citizen and at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred certifications include NSI 009-73 Qualified Connector Fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, install, remove, and repair shipboard electrical cabling.
• Lead multiple electrical teams in job execution.
• Track job progress and budgets to supervisors.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Installation

Use of multimeters

Read blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Expert 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
  • Create, finalize and submit Work Authorization Forms (WAF) along with developing and tracking WAF Logs and tagouts

• Create, finalize, submit and track Conditions Found Reports (CFR), as required
• Interpret and breakdown work scope from blueprints and 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 multiple electrical teams in the execution of multiple electrical work items or ship alterations.
• Track and report job physical progress and budgets to Shipboard Supervisor and/or Project Manager
• 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

• Five (5) 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