Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs electrical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities, waterborne vessels, surface ships and/or submarines. Tasks will be related to inspections, repairs, modernization and/or alterations.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION LOCATION: Chula Vista, CA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs troubleshooting and/or testing of various electrical, systems, circuits, controls, instruments and equipment, onboard military shore facilities, Navy ships/vessels to include submarines and/or ship’s components and documents test requirements.
• Conducts voltage and other electrical safety checks.
• Performs connections/hook-ups to panels, switches, and boxes.
• Assists with cleaning up work area (removing debris from work area).
• Employees may be required to travel for work to other locations

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-4 years of experience in shipboard electrical installations; or completion of a formal related course of study through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program or an apprenticeship program.
• Basic experience with Voltmeters, Ammeters, Ohmmeters, Megohmmeters, (ET1 only) Light Loss meters, (ET1 only) Optical Time Delay Reflectometers (OTDRs); and general hand tools, such as screwdrivers, wire strippers, crimp tools, wrenches, knives, pliers, drills, and saws.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, written technical instructions and manuals.
• Able to read and understand material safety data sheets (SDS).
• Perform basic troubleshooting and/or testing of various electrical, systems, circuits, controls, instruments and equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory.
• Able to correctly wire simple devices, such as power/lighting panels, power/lighting distribution boxes, small terminal boxes, outlet receptacles, etc., with minimal supervision.
• Graduate of a NAVSEA approved Cableway Installation and Inspection course.
• (ET1 only) Full competency in Navy shipboard fiber optic methods and is currently, or has previously been, certified under NAVSEA Drawing 8477552B, which meets the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-123 and MIL-STD-1678.
• Must be able to perform work autonomously, with minimal guidance, and have an expectation to assist other job requirements beyond the role of E1/ET1.
• Must be prepared to perform an unassisted thorough practical demonstration of skills that may include tool and part identification, mock assembly and testing.

Wage Range: $25.00 - $55.42

In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.