Senior Marine Electrician – Shipboard Electrical Systems

Oceaneering; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services provider in Chesapeake, Virginia, is seeking an Electrician. This role involves working independently and performing repairs on marine electrical systems. Ideal candidates are required to have a High School/GED with an Apprenticeship Diploma and experience with fiber optic splicing. You will be responsible for adhering to detailed repair procedures and instructions while ensuring high-consequence maintenance on various systems.

Qualifications

• Marine electrical systems experience in a repair department or shipyard.
• Ability to obtain government base access.
• Knowledge and practical skills tests required.

Responsibilities

• Work independently without supervision or oversight.
• Follow detailed repair procedures and instructions for electrical operations.
• Install, repair, overhaul or modify shipboard electrical systems.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of marine electrical systems

Fiber Optic Splicing

Education

High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Performs electrical and electromechanical repairs. Assists with conducting system grooms and checkouts and configuration validation. Prepares and installs systems alterations. This role involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading comprehension, and frequent travel/overtime are required.

Job Description

Performs electrical and electromechanical repairs. Assists with conducting system grooms and checkouts and configuration validation. Prepares and installs systems alterations. This role involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading comprehension, and frequent travel/overtime are required.

Responsibilities

• Requires limited to no supervision/oversight, has experience in the trade qualifications, and can perform all work required as an Electrician.
• Must be able to follow detailed repair procedures and instructions required to complete electrical production operations.
• Perform installation, repair, overhaul or modification shipboard or in shop to electrical or electromechanical systems and components.
• Perform component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose problems.
• Assist with the performance of on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.
• Prepare and install equipment or system alterations in accordance with the technical specifications.
• Perform shipboard work for electrical system/component evaluations.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with marine electrical systems in a repair department or shipyard
• Must have the ability to obtain government base access.
• Knowledge and practical skills tests required.
• Fiber Optic Splicing, Deep Submergence Systems (SOC MCD A, B, and C), SUBSAFE Qualification.
• Fiber Optic, Cable Way Certification and Connector Fabrication experience is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret/Confidential security clearance.
• Must be a US citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75%.
  
  

Pay Transparency

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation: $32- $42 an hour

Working Conditions

This position is considered SHOP/INDOORS which is characterized as follows.

• Primarily indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment
• When outdoors, humidity is frequently above 90%
• Noise is over 85 decibels
• Light is intense/glare
• Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks
• Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases
• Includes exposure to contaminants
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
• Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions
  
  

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered MEDIUM work.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift 20-50 pounds
• Work in confined spaces , k neel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Identify color differences
• Wear PPE for skin protection
• Lift 10-25 pounds
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects
• Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection