Submarine Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Seeking only electricians with 6-15 years of experience in performing submarine specific electrical work; 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 AND 1-5 years of experience in submarine specific electrical work.

LOCATION: Norfolk, VA.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain that clearance.
• Advanced experience with Voltmeters, Ammeters, Ohmmeters, Megohmmeters, (ET2 only) Light Loss meters, (E2 only) OTDRs, (ET2 only) Visual Fault Locators (VFLs); 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 design, draw and explain simple circuit sketches and wiring diagrams, and determine material and labor requirements to implement the design.
• Able to read and understand material safety data sheets (SDS).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and/or testing of various electrical, systems, circuits, controls, instruments and equipment.
• Advanced understanding of electrical theory.
• Able to independently and correctly wire complex devices, such as large terminal boxes, IC switchboards, power load centers, computer switches and servers, equipment racks, etc.
• Graduate of a NAVSEA approved Cableway Installation and Inspection course.
• Graduate of a Copper Connector Fabricator course (32 hour) that meets the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-73 and MIL-STD-2003-5.
• (ET2 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 supervise and direct a small installation team (3-10 personnel) with minimal guidance.
• Must be prepared to perform an unassisted thorough practical demonstration of skills that may include tool and part identification, mock assembly and testing.

SALARY RANGE: $24.00 - $38.00 per hour

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