Test Facilities Electrician

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT is seeking an experienced D237 Test Services and Support Electrician to support the Steam and Electric Plant (S&EP) and Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Test programs for the VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA Class in Groton and Quonset Point, routing, installing, and servicing electrical temporary services and systems.

The role requires 1+ year of electrical experience, a high school diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical

Qualifications

• 1+ year of electrical experience.
• Previous military training or electrical job experience or training from vocational or technical school.
• High School diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Stand crib issue attendant; issue materials compliant with application, rating and end use.
• Route, install and maintain shore power and Pier Diesel cabling and load testing.
• Read isometric, electrical system and test equipment drawings for kit building and test assembly.
• Maintain qualifications in NAVSEA 6010, ESD, Radiation Worker, Tag-Out.
• Perform preventative maintenance on test facilities' cabling and equipment.
• Troubleshoot test equipment with shipboard electrical testers; support continuous improvement.
• Perform heavy lifting, climbing ladders, and work in confined spaces.

Skills

Electrical experience

NFPA 70 knowledge

Electrical competencies

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical experience

Job description

Overview

Overview

The D237 Test Services and Support Electrician is responsible to support the performance of the Steam and Electric Plant (S&EP), and Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Test programs for the VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA Class in both Groton and Quonset Point, and routing, installing, and servicing various electrical temporary services and systems.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Standing crib issue point attendant ensuring correct materials are issued to testers that are in compliance with application, rating, and conformity to their intended end use.
• Routing, installation, and maintenance of Shore Power and Pier Diesel cabling and diesel load testing.
• Reading and interpreting isometric, electrical system, and test equipment drawings/diagrams for kit building and test equipment assembly.
• Achieving and maintaining qualifications in NAVSEA 6010, Electrostatic Discharge, Limited Radiation Worker, and Tag-Out.
• Conducting preventative maintenance of test and shipboard equipment to include electrical testing and safety checks of Test Facilities’ cabling / equipment and performing necessary repairs of Test Facilities’ equipment.
• Working shipboard with electrical testers to troubleshoot and analyze issues that arise with test equipment and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Routing, installing, and servicing various electrical temporary services and systems for Test
• Using shop equipment to clean, service, repair, and fabricate test equipment (ultra-sonic sink, drill press, etc.).
• Operating with the highest level of integrity and formality with strict compliance on material history and handling.
• Possessing a flexible schedule to accommodate major milestone and key event testing as required.
• Performing heavy lifting, pulling and climbing (ladders) and work in tight/confined spaces for extended periods of time.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical experience
• 1+ year of electrical experience
• Prior military training or electrical job experience or training from Vocational or Technical School or Community College.

Preferred:

• Warehousing experience

Skills

• Self-motivated and technically minded with an understanding of the submarine test program
• Knowledgeable of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
• Possess electrical competencies
• Organizational skills including inventory, attention to detail, and customer service.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet