Senior Marine Electrician

Serco North America; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Marine Electrician to support the U.S. Navy in Newport News, Virginia. This exciting role involves engaging in high-profile projects, ensuring the safe installation of cabling and equipment on Naval Ships. You will be part of a dynamic team, utilizing your extensive electrical experience to conduct tests, troubleshoot systems, and manage a skilled crew. If you have a passion for supporting our military and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a chance to make a real impact in the defense sector.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training and development

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of electrical work experience required.
• Must be able to obtain DoD Secret Clearance and OSHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and troubleshoot electrical systems on Naval Ships.
• Fabricate and assemble electromechanical and electronic assemblies.

Skills

Electrical work

Shipboard experience

Fiber optic competency

Safety program implementation

Testing and troubleshooting

Crew management

Reading technical drawings

OSHA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard test equipment

Electrical tools

Job description

Position Description

If you love engaging in high-profile projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring a Senior Marine Electrician to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US Navy located in the beautiful surroundings of Newport News, Virginia.

Serco supports our US Naval Ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Military. You will join an amazing team to fabricate and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques.

You play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board 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:

1. Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed; perform recurring work independently; work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions including troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
2. 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.
3. Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed such as constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapting standard equipment.
4. Gather and maintain specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.; perform computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plot data and draw simple curves and graphs.
5. Perform simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operate and adjust simple test equipment; record test data.
6. Rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and you will typically report to a supervisor in a safe work environment.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

1. A High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. The ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
3. The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.
4. The ability to obtain an OSHA 10 certification.
5. The ability to get respirator qualified and wear PPE throughout the work shift.
6. A minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical work in a related field.
7. A minimum of 8 years of Shipboard experience.
8. Experience managing a crew of various trades (6-10 people).
9. A combination of experience in the following areas:
   1. Competency attaching fiber optic, RJ-45, DB type connectors.
   2. Read drawings (Tradesman level).
   3. QCI instruct of lower techs.
   4. Implement safety program/SRAR Qual/CP.
   5. Prelim QA testing, MCTs, space closeouts.
   6. Multipin competent.
   7. Elec testing reqs, i.e. ground checks, RSPT testing.
   8. Layout & cutting of electrical enclosures, electrical hook-ups & multiple meter knowledge.
   9. Reading drawings (Apprentice level).
   10. Band/pack MCTs/RISE.
   11. Layout & mount small equipment as needed.
   12. Basic knowledge of tools, QA documents, meter.
   13. Safety: Actively participates in safety surveillances & walk-thrus.
10. Familiarization with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
11. 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.
12. Attention to safety, which is critical.
13. The ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to various work sites.

Additional desired experience and skills:

1. An active DoD Secret clearance.
2. An OSHA Certification.
3. Fiber optic certification.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our team across the globe on a passionate, talented, and diverse Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Military Veterans and Spouses are 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://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. 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.

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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.