Marine Electrician - Shipboard Cabling & Fiber Optics

KSARIA Service Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverages

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

KSARIA Service Corporation is seeking a Marine Electrician to support Field Installation Services on US Navy ships in Norfolk, VA. You will install, terminate and test fiber optic and copper cable assemblies for power, communications, and alarm systems, based on crew drawings and specifications.

The role requires 3–5 years of shipboard electrician experience, multi-pin copper connector certification, and willingness to travel or work overtime, with in-house training for fiber optics as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years Marine Electrician experience aboard US Navy ships.
• Certification for multi-pin copper connectors per MIL-STD-2003-5.
• Familiarity with NAVY Standard Items.
• Ability to read and follow drawings and wiring diagrams.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabricate, and install electrical wiring, coaxial cable, waveguides or fiber optic cable onboard Navy vessels.
• Troubleshoot and test fiber and copper cables and circuits.
• Read drawings, specifications, and manuals; use tools with minimal supervision.
• Install, tag and band cables; perform terminations and power connections.
• Work overtime and travel for extended periods when necessary.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Reading drawings

Quality oriented

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Navy A School / shipyard apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Pin crimpers

Soldering

Job description

KSARIA Service Corporation is seeking a Marine Electrician to support Field Installation Services on US Navy ships in Norfolk, VA. You will install, terminate and test fiber optic and copper cable assemblies for power, communications, and alarm systems, based on crew drawings and specifications.

The role requires 3–5 years of shipboard electrician experience, multi-pin copper connector certification, and willingness to travel or work overtime, with in-house training for fiber optics as needed.