Mid-level Marine Electrician (Norfolk, VA)

Serco; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Marine Electrician in the Norfolk, VA area. The role supports cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations aboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations.

Responsibilities include assembly, wiring, troubleshooting, tests, data analysis, and design data compilation to support safe, compliant operations. Candidates must obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance, be a U.S. citizen, and have a High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• DoD clearance eligibility and ability to obtain/maintain a clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain.
• Background check and drug screening are required.
• Ability to work in drafty, noisy, high-heat environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and commute to Newport News, VA.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-standardized or partially prescribed tasks.
• Select/adapt standard procedures and equipment as needed.
• Perform independent work with minimal supervision; ensure technical adequacy.
• Assemble or install equipment or parts requiring simple wiring or soldering.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and verify repairs.
• Follow diagrams to construct simple devices and subunits.
• Conduct tests and record data with standard equipment.
• Analyze data, identify inconsistencies, and present findings.

Skills

DoD clearance

Shipboard experience

Electrical Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Looking for a Marine Electrician opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day? Discover this great opportunity in our Norfolk, VA location.

As a Marine Electrician based in Norfolk, VA , you will work on a team supporting cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations and join, fabricate, and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques and the work is performed onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed onboard U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.

In this role, you will:

• Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed.

• Select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents.

• Receive initial instructions and equipment requirements, as needed; perform recurring work independently; work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.

• Perform at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as: Construct components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment.

• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.

• Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.

• 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.

• Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.; processes data, identifying errors or inconsistencies; selects methods of data presentation.

• Assist in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials which are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts.

• Develop information concerning previous operational failures and modifications.

• Use judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.

• Perform one or a combination of such typical duties as assembles or installs equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.

• Perform simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operates and adjusts simple test equipment; records test data.

• Gather and maintains 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.

• Rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Ability to gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.

• High School diploma or GED.

• 2 Years of experience. (Shipboard Experience highly preferred).

• An OSHA 10 certification or able to obtain the certification.

• Ability to work in areas with drafts, noise, and temperature variation.

• 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 is critical.

• Familiarity with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.

• Ability to get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift.

• Willingness to work second shift and willing to work more than 40 hours work weeks.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Ability to commute to different work locations, including Newport News, VA.

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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

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 [e-mail] .

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.

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 hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members 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 that includes counseling conditions

• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.

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.