Electrician - Manufacturing

NAVAL ELECTRICIAN III
Newport News, VA | Full-Time

Put Your Navy or Marine Electrical Experience to Work

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Naval Electrician III to support U.S. Navy aircraft carriers at Newport News Shipyard (NNS).

Bring your electrical troubleshooting and repair experience to a role where you will maintain shipboard equipment, help Sailors solve electrical problems, and share your knowledge through hands-on training.

Transitioning and former Sailors, shipyard electricians, and marine electrical professionals with the required U.S. Navy shipboard experience are encouraged to apply. Relevant backgrounds may include Electrician’s Mate (EM), Interior Communications Electrician (IC), or comparable shipboard electrical work. These examples are not additional rating requirements.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot electrical problems using multimeters, megohmmeters, and network testers.
• Maintain and repair shipboard electrical equipment , including motors and motor controllers aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to support electrical system readiness.
• Provide engineering and technical support to the CEMAT electrical habitability project team.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for shipboard personnel.
• Deliver over-the-shoulder and on-the-job training to ship’s force Sailors.
• Guide ship’s crews on materials, maintenance, and training for CVN shipboard equipment and systems.

What You Bring

• Four (4) years of experience operating, repairing, and maintaining naval or marine propulsion, hull, mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems.
• U.S. Navy surface ship or aircraft carrier experience.
• Documented electrical technical knowledge and expertise in Navy shipboard electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and other technical data related to the construction and operation of naval hull, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) years of experience as a team leader or supervisor of subordinate work groups.

Education Substitution

An associate degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of technician experience.

Job and Safety Requirements

• Ability to work aboard ships in a shipyard environment under industrial conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
• Complete the OSHA 7615 Shipyard Employment 10-Hour training course within thirty (30) days of hire, in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Obtain respirator qualification, including completion of a physical examination and fit test.

Show Us Your Shipboard Experience

In your resume, highlight the U.S. Navy ships you supported, the electrical equipment you maintained, and examples of troubleshooting and repairs you performed. Include your experience with motors, motor controllers, electrical testing, preventive maintenance, and training or supervising Sailors or technicians.

Transitioning Sailors may include relevant military training, qualifications, and work center responsibilities. Shipyard and industry applicants should clearly identify their U.S. Navy shipboard experience.

ADA Notations

• Requires respirator qualification, including completion of a physical examination and fit test.
• Requires the ability to work, walk, reach, sit, and maintain concentration in a noisy environment.
• Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways and up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Noise conditions range from very quiet to loud.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.