Mid-Level Electronics Technician

• Basic understanding of and ability to accomplish
  • NAVSEA Standard Item (NSI) 009-73 requirements
    • Inspection, testing, installation, removal, and repair of shipboard electrical cabling and electronic equipment
    • Cable installations include banding, boxes, connectors, equipment, penetrations, cableway, hangers, and associated components
    • MCT, MCP, Stuffing Tube opening, packing, closing, and testing
    • Bonding and Grounding of Electrical Equipment
  • NSI 009-25 requirements
  • The installation of modification kits, overhaul, repair, disassembly, reassembly of various electrical/ electronic equipment using drawings, kit instructions and NSI 009-16 and 009-36
  • Initiate Work Authorization Forms (WAF)
  • Interpret and breakdown work scope from blueprints and drawings (arrangement, block-wiring, isometric, cable routing, power, lighting, and IC system removal/installation)
• General understanding of electrical troubleshooting, use of multimeters and network testers
• Electrical Fit up – use of grinders, reciprocating saws, drills
• Lead small electronics teams in the execution of an electronics work item or ship alteration
• Required to have personal tools to include but not limited to
  • Multimeter
  • Hand tools
  • Connector termination tools (DMC, RJ45 crimpers, soldering iron, etc.)
  • Perform all work in accordance with the established policies and procedures detailed in the Waveforce Electrical Safety Manual
  • Capability to work on ships, barges and submarines
  • Capability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds

Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years direct experience in shipboard electronics installation and repair services
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Other Requirements

• NSI 009-73 Qualified Connector Fabrication Certification (coaxial, triaxial, ethernet, and multi-pin connectors) required.
• NSI 009-123 Fiber Optic Handling Certification (preferred)
• Must be able to pass Waveforce Electrical pre-employment drug and background screening.
• Must be able to obtain government facility and/or shipyard access, to include a DBIDS credential, as required by work locations
• Must successfully complete OSHA 10 Hour Training, Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) Safety Orientation and all required Environmental, Health and Safety orientation training after initial employment , but prior to shipboard work
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to travel outside the Norfolk, Virginia area, if required