Shipboard Electrician - Navy Vessels & Shore Facilities

Delphinus Engineering, Inc.; Chula Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health program

Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary life for spouse/child

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Delphinus seeks an Electrical Technician to perform electrical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities, ships, and submarines, including inspections, repairs, and modernization. The role is based in Chula Vista, CA, and involves wiring, testing, and safety checks.

Required 1–4 years shipboard electrical experience, ability to read blueprints, and NAVSEA training. Travel may be required; wage range is $25.00–$55.42 per hour. Exempt status may vary by assignment.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in shipboard electrical installations.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and manuals.
• NAVSEA approved Cableway Installation/Inspection knowledge (ET1 if applicable).
• Must be able to travel for work as required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and test electrical systems on Navy shore facilities and ships.
• Conduct voltage and safety checks and document results.
• Connect wiring to panels, switches and boxes as needed.
• Assist with maintaining a clean work area and travel as required.
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Skills

Electrical testing

Blueprint reading

NAVSEA training

Fiber optic methods

SDS comprehension

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Ohmmeter

Megohmmeter

OTDR

Job description

About the Organization Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

Company Benefits*:
• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs electrical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities, waterborne vessels, surface ships and/or submarines. Tasks will be related to inspections, repairs, modernization and/or alterations.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITIONLOCATION: Chula Vista, CA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs troubleshooting and/or testing of various electrical, systems, circuits, controls, instruments and equipment, onboard military shore facilities, Navy ships/vessels to include submarines and/or ship’s components and documents test requirements.
• Conducts voltage and other electrical safety checks.
• Performs connections/hook-ups to panels, switches, and boxes.
• Assists with cleaning up work area (removing debris from work area).
• Employeesmay be required to travel for work to other locations

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-4years of experience in shipboard electrical installations; or completion of a formal related course of study through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program or an apprenticeship program.
• Basic experience with Voltmeters, Ammeters, Ohmmeters, Megohmmeters, (ET1 only) Light Loss meters, (ET1 only) Optical Time Delay Reflectometers (OTDRs); and general hand tools, such as screwdrivers, wire strippers, crimp tools, wrenches, knives, pliers, drills, and saws.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, written technical instructions and manuals.
• Able to read and understand material safety data sheets (SDS).
• Perform basic troubleshooting and/or testing of various electrical, systems, circuits, controls, instruments and equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory.
• Able to correctly wire simple devices, such as power/lighting panels, power/lighting distribution boxes, small terminal boxes, outlet receptacles, etc., with minimal supervision.
• Graduate of a NAVSEA approved Cableway Installation and Inspection course.
• (ET1 only) Full competency in Navy shipboard fiber optic methods and is currently, or has previously been, certified under NAVSEA Drawing 8477552B, which meets the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-123 and MIL-STD-1678.
• Must be able to perform work autonomously, with minimal guidance, and have an expectation to assist other job requirements beyond the role of E1/ET1.
• Must be prepared to perform an unassisted thorough practical demonstration of skills that may include tool and part identification, mock assembly and testing.

Wage Range:$25.00 - $55.42

In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Req Number ELE-26-00015

This position is currently accepting applications.