Marine Electrician (Entry Level) - Newport News, VA

Serco is hiring a Marine Electrician to support U.S. Navy operations and shipyard facilities in Newport News, Virginia. Responsibilities Install and repair wiring, fixtures, and equipment for all electrical services aboard ship and in shipyard facilities Follow blueprints and wiring diagrams Install conduit to bulkheads with brackets and screws, using hand tools, and thread wires. For example: connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, and switch panels. Strips insulation from wire ends and solders ends to terminals, using stripping pliers and soldering iron. Connect power-supply circuits to radio, radar, sonar, fire control, and other electronic equipment. Test electrical characteristics, for example, voltage, resistance, and phase angle, in circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators. Troubleshoot electrical equipment and circuits using appropriate test equipment to detect and effect required maintenance, repairs, or replacement requirements. Perform maintenance and repair of generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarm and lighting circuits. Conduct insulation resistance measurements of electrical cables to determine condition and effects repairs or replacements as required. Maintain adequate inventories of electrical spare parts and requisitions replacements as required. Lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift (while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position). Attention to safety critical. Qualifications The ability to obtain a Secret Clearance A High School Diploma 6+ months experience in wire/cable pulling or electrical components. The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening. The ability to obtain an OSHA certification. The ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking. Have attention to safety. Be able to get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift. Must be willing to travel up to 10% to various work sites around the area. Preferred Experience An active Secret clearance Shipboard experience An OSHA 10 certification Familiarization with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation. Benefits Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Medical, dental, and vision insurance Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds Tuition reimbursement program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Employee Assistance Plan Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply. Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Serco