Mid-Level Marine Electrician

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

Job summary

A specialized electrical contractor in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a skilled electrician with three years of experience in shipboard electrical installation and repair. Applicants must have a High School Diploma, be U.S. citizens, and capable of lifting up to 45 pounds. Responsibilities include performing inspections, managing electrical installations, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Desired qualifications include NSI certifications. The role may require travel and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years direct experience in shipboard electrical installation and repair services.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. Citizen.
• Capability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing, and installation of shipboard electrical cabling.
• Initiate Tagout/Work Authorization Forms (WAF).
• Track and report job physical progress and budget performance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Use of multimeters

Cable installation

Lead electrical teams

Interpret technical drawings

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Hardwire termination tools

Job description

• 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