Senior Level Marine Electrician

Waveforce Electrical, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services company in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking an experienced professional to perform shipboard electrical installations, repairs, and testing. The ideal candidate has at least five years of direct experience in the field, a high school diploma, and the ability to lead multiple electrical teams. Strong skills in electrical troubleshooting, interpreting blueprints, and use of specialized tools are essential. This role requires U.S. citizenship and may involve travel and overtime work.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in shipboard electrical installation and repair services.
• Capability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, testing, and repair of shipboard electrical cabling and equipment.
• Lead multiple electrical teams on ship alterations.
• Track job physical progress and budgets.

Skills

NAVSEA Standard Item requirements

Electrical troubleshooting

Use of multimeters

Interpretation of blueprints

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Hardwire termination tools

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
  • EIMB, EPISM and Electrical MIL standards
  • Electrical troubleshooting, use of multimeters, megohmmeters and network testers
  • 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)
• Electrically install Manual Bus Transfers (MBT), Automatic Bus Transfers (ABT), Switchboards, and Transformers
• Electrical Fit up – use of grinders, reciprocating saws, drills
• Lead multiple electrical teams in the execution of multiple electrical 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
  • 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

• Five (5) 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