Mid-Level Marine Electrician (Chesapeake, VA)

Serco

Chesapeake (VA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer matching
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking an Experienced Engineering Technician to support U.S. Navy ships from our Chesapeake, VA location.

The role focuses on troubleshooting, electrical work, data recording, and test execution in shipboard environments. Candidates should be able to obtain DoD Secret clearance and OSHA 10 certification, with a background in electrical systems and safety practices. Responsibilities include wiring, reading drawings, QA testing, space closeouts, and working in high heat spaces.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to access NAVSTA/DBIDS, background check and drug screening.
  • OSHA 10 certification.
  • Respirator qualification and PPE usage.
  • Experience in electrical work and shipboard environment.
  • 2+ years in attaching fiber optic, RJ-45, DB connectors.
  • Read drawings (Tradesman level).
  • QA testing, space closeouts.
  • Layout/mounting of electrical enclosures and test wiring.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
  • Test setups and procedures with standard equipment; record data.
  • Perform electrical work on ships, boats, and marine equipment.
  • Maintain records of engineering data and test results.
  • Conduct tensile or hardness tests and related testing activities.

Skills

Electrical work
Shipboard experience
Troubleshooting
Reading drawings
Safety program implementation
QA testing
Meters

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment
Multimeter
Electrical meters

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love and enjoy engaging in high profile projects supporting our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring an Experienced Engineering Technician to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US. Navy located in Chesapeake, VA.

In this role, you will:
  • Perform troubleshooting and correct malfunctions.
  • Conduct various tests or experiments, which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.
  • Perform electrical work on ships, boats, and marine equipment.
  • Gather and maintain specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.; performs computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plots data and draws simple curves and graphs.
  • Perform routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operates and adjusts simple test equipment; records test data.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • A High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain and active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening
  • The ability to obtain an OSHA 10 certification
  • The ability to get respirator qualified and wear PPE throughout the work shift.
  • Experience in electrical work in a related field and shipboard experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of combined experience in the following areas:
  • Competency attaching fiber optic, RJ-45, DB type connectors
  • Read drawings (Tradesman level)
  • QCI instruct of lower techs
  • Implement safety program/SRAR Qual/CP
  • Prelim QA testing, MCTs, space closeouts
  • Multipin competent
  • Elec testing reqs, i.e. ground checks, RSPT testing
  • Layout & cutting of electrical enclosures, electrical hook-ups & multiple meter knowledge
  • Reading drawings (Apprentice level)
  • Band/pack MCTs/RISE
  • Layout & mount small equipment as needed
  • Basic knowledge of tools, QA documents, meter
  • Safety: Actively participates in safety surveillances & walk-thrus
  • Familiarization with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation
  • The ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.
  • Attention to safety, which is critical
  • The ability and willing to travel up to 10% to various work sites
Additional desired experience and skills:
  • An active DoD Secret clearance
  • An OSHA Certification
  • Fiber optic certification

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance - so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
  • 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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