Shipboard Electrical Quality Assurance Inspector

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

Job summary

Waveforce Electrical, LLC. is seeking a skilled QA Technician in Norfolk, Virginia. The role involves inspecting electrical systems aboard ships, ensuring compliance with NAVSEA and OSHA standards. Candidates must possess five years of relevant experience and certifications in NAVSEA standards are preferred.

This position requires physical capability to work in various environments, adhere to safety policies, and demonstrate reliability in attendance. A high school diploma is mandatory, and applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Qualifications

• Five years of shipboard electrical installation and/or QA experience.
• NAVSEA Standard Item 009-73 connector certification preferred.
• NAVSEA Standard Item 009-123 certification preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Inspect shipboard electrical systems for compliance with standards.
• Identify deficiencies and document findings accurately.
• Conduct in‑process and final QA inspections.
• Support safety monitoring and compliance.
• Review and interpret drawings and schematics.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect shipboard electrical and electronic systems for compliance with NAVSEA, OSHA and company standards
• Identify deficiencies, hazards, and non-conformances, document findings accurately
• Conduct in‑process and final QA inspections with Government and customer representatives
• Support safety monitoring, compliance and hazard identification
• Review and interpret drawings, schematics, and work specifications
• Assist with maintaining inspection reports and documentation
• Communicate with supervisors and project managers
• Perform all work in accordance with the established policies and procedures detailed in the Waveforce Electrical Quality Management System and Safety Manual
• Capability to work in the following conditions and to perform the following tasks:
  • Working in outside weather conditions (hot and cold weather)
  • Working on ships, barges or submarines
  • Working at heights while using personal fall arrest (PFA) systems
  • Working in tight and confined shipboard spaces, as required
  • Capable of lifting and/or moving loads up to 30 lbs
  • Performing other physical activities as required, such as:
    • Bending
    • Squatting
  • Climbing (included but not limited to vertical and incline ladders, masts, king posts, dry docks and staging.)
  • Crawling (including but not limited to through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks and voids.)
• Willing to perform all duties as assigned
• Reliability to show up to work on time and as scheduled

Experience Requirements

• Five years of shipboard electrical installation and/or shipboard electrical QA experience
• NAVSEA Standard Item 009-73 connector certification and experience preferred
• NAVSEA Standard Item 009-123 certification and experience preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Mush be a U.S. Citizen

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass Waveforce Electrical pre-employment drug screening
• Must be able to pass Waveforce Electrical pre-employment background screening
• Must be able to obtain government facility and/or shipyard access to include a DBIDS credential, as required by work locations
• Must 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.