Electronics Technician

Job TitleBasic understanding of and ability to accomplish NAVSEA Standard Item (NSI) 009-73 requirements including 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 RequirementsThree (3) years direct experience in shipboard electronics installation and repair servicesHigh School Diploma or EquivalentMust be at least 18 years of ageMust be a U.S. CitizenOther RequirementsNSI 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 locationsMust 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 workAbility to work overtime, as requiredAbility to travel outside the Norfolk, Virginia area, if required