Shipboard Cableway Technician – Marine Electrical

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 44,808 - 84,410; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries seeks a Cableway Technician to support shipboard cableway and electrical system installations in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves preparing technical documents, performing hands‑on maintenance, and coordinating daily activities with the cableway team.

The position requires a High School diploma or trade education with 4 years’ related experience, experience with marine electrical systems, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent trade school experience with 4 years of related experience.
• Experience with marine electrical systems.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trade specialty.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain base credentials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
• Schedule, report and brief customers and senior management.
• Collaborate with the cableway shipboard team on day‑to‑day activities.
• Perform duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignments.
• Work from blueprints and technical manuals. Receive instructions on semi‑routine and difficult assignments.
• Perform all necessary tasks related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of systems and equipment.
• Conduct on‑site installation of equipment and follow established testing procedures to ensure proper working order.

Skills

Marine electrical systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or trade-equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries seeks a Cableway Technician to support shipboard cableway and electrical system installations in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves preparing technical documents, performing hands‑on maintenance, and coordinating daily activities with the cableway team.

The position requires a High School diploma or trade education with 4 years’ related experience, experience with marine electrical systems, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.