Senior Shipboard Electrician – Lead Electrical Systems

Waveforce Electrical; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine electrical services provider in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a Senior Level Marine Electrician. This role involves extensive electrical installation work on ships and submarines, requiring expert knowledge of NAVSEA standards. Candidates should have at least five years of direct shipboard experience and a high school diploma. Tools such as multimeters and hand tools are essential. Certifications in connector fabrication and fiber optic handling are preferred. Competitive pay and workplace safety protocols are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Five years direct experience in shipboard electrical installation and repair services.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. Citizen.
• Preferred certifications: NSI 009-73 Qualified Connector Fabrication Certification, NSI 009-123 Qualified Fiber Optic Handling.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, install, remove, and repair shipboard electrical cabling and electronic equipment.
• Track job physical progress and budgets to the Project Manager.
• Electrically install Manual Bus Transfers, Automatic Bus Transfers, and Transformers.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Use of multimeters

Cable installations

Blueprint interpretation

Multitasking and leading teams

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Hardwire termination tools

Job description

A leading marine electrical services provider in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a Senior Level Marine Electrician. This role involves extensive electrical installation work on ships and submarines, requiring expert knowledge of NAVSEA standards. Candidates should have at least five years of direct shipboard experience and a high school diploma. Tools such as multimeters and hand tools are essential. Certifications in connector fabrication and fiber optic handling are preferred. Competitive pay and workplace safety protocols are emphasized.