Senior Level Electronics Technician

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

Job summary

A specialized electrical services provider is seeking experienced candidates for shipboard electrical work in Norfolk, VA. Responsibilities include inspection, testing, and repair of wiring and electronic equipment, with an emphasis on safety and policy adherence. Candidates must have five years of experience in shipboard installations and certifications such as NSI 009-73. Ability to lead teams and manage project progress is key. Opportunities for overtime and travel may be available.

Qualifications

• Five years of direct experience in shipboard electronic installation and repair services.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Interpret work scope from blueprints and drawings.
• Create and track Work Authorization Forms (WAF) and Conditions Found Reports (CFR).

Skills

Inspection, testing, installation, removal, and repair of shipboard electrical cabling

Electronic troubleshooting using multimeters and network testers

Use of grinders, reciprocating saws, drills

Ability to lead multiple electronic teams

Ability to track job physical progress and budgets

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Connector termination tools (DMC, RJ45 crimpers, soldering iron)

Job description

• 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
  • The installation of modification kits, overhaul, repair, disassembly, reassembly of various electrical/ electronic equipment using drawings, kit instructions and NSI 009-16 and 009-36
  • 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)
  • Electronic troubleshooting, use of multimeters and network testers
• Electrical Fit up – use of grinders, reciprocating saws, drills
• Lead multiple electronic teams in the execution of multiple electronics 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
  • Connector termination tools (DMC, RJ45 crimpers, soldering iron, 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 electronic 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 (coaxial, triaxial, ethernet, and multi-pin connectors) required
• NSI 009-123 Fiber Optic Handling, Termination and Testing Certification required
• 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