Shipboard Electrician – Marine Electrical Technician

Delphi Technologies; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada Inc. in Portsmouth, VA, is seeking an Electrician to perform shipboard electrical work aboard U.S. Navy surface ships. You will install, repair, and modify electrical equipment using plans, schematics, and written instructions, while ensuring safety and compliance with codes.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, wiring repairs, and training entry-level electricians as needed. A high school diploma with technical training is required; license preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma plus technical/vocational training or equivalent.
• Electrician license or connector certification preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and have a dependable work ethic.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures using hand tools or power tools.
• Examine electrical systems with testing devices to ensure safety and compliance.
• Use oscilloscopes, ammeters, and other testing equipment for diagnostics.
• Work from ladders/scaffolds to install or repair wiring and fixtures.
• Diagnose faulty systems and correct problems.
• Inspect systems to spot hazards and ensure code compliance.
• Reference blueprints for wiring layouts and safety.

Skills

NAVSEA knowledge

Blueprint reading

Mentoring juniors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + technical training

Tools

Ohmmeter

Voltmeter

Job description

Armada Inc. in Portsmouth, VA, is seeking an Electrician to perform shipboard electrical work aboard U.S. Navy surface ships. You will install, repair, and modify electrical equipment using plans, schematics, and written instructions, while ensuring safety and compliance with codes.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, wiring repairs, and training entry-level electricians as needed. A high school diploma with technical training is required; license preferred but not required.