Shipboard Electrician Newport News, VA
Share
Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Newport News VA
All On-site
Full Time
Shipboard Electrician
Position Summary:
As Shipboard Motor and Motor Controller Support Electrician you will provide maintenance and technical support of shipboard electrical systems and components as a member of a maintenance team at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Clearance Required:
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (DBIDS required)
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide technical guidance and instruction to ships force to enhance their self-sustainability to diagnose problems
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on shipboard electrical systems and equipment.
Conduct ship-checks to assist in determining scope of work required in accordance with applicable NAVSEA drawings and other technical reference documents.
Assess troubleshoot and assist ships force in the performance of minor repairs adjustments and testing on shipboard motor and motor controllers.
Use the following equipment in the shop and shipboard to accomplish requirements: multi-meters clamp meters electrical circuit tracers electrical meggers gauge manifolds hydrostatic test rig and electrical pneumatic and hand tools.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education Skills and Experience:
At least 5 years experience as a shipboard electrician preferably in the US Navy
Experience with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) Naval Ships Technical Manual (NSTM)s Military standards Test memos Test Standards Drawings and Technical Manuals
Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) Course 7615
Physical Demands and Expectations:
Ability to speak read hear and write with or without assistance
Ability to use phone and computer systems copier fax and other office equipment
Requires walking reaching sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise
Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways onboard ship
Ability to lift carry and move objects up to 50 weight
Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Noise conditions range from very quiet to loud noise
Newport News VA
All On-site
Full Time
Shipboard Electrician
Position Summary:
As Shipboard Motor and Motor Controller Support Electrician you will provide maintenance and technical support of shipboard electrical systems and components as a member of a maintenance team at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Clearance Required:
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (DBIDS required)
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide technical guidance and instruction to ships force to enhance their self-sustainability to diagnose problems
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on shipboard electrical systems and equipment.
Conduct ship-checks to assist in determining scope of work required in accordance with applicable NAVSEA drawings and other technical reference documents.
Assess troubleshoot and assist ships force in the performance of minor repairs adjustments and testing on shipboard motor and motor controllers.
Use the following equipment in the shop and shipboard to accomplish requirements: multi-meters clamp meters electrical circuit tracers electrical meggers gauge manifolds hydrostatic test rig and electrical pneumatic and hand tools.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education Skills and Experience:
At least 5 years experience as a shipboard electrician preferably in the US Navy
Experience with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) Naval Ships Technical Manual (NSTM)s Military standards Test memos Test Standards Drawings and Technical Manuals
Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) Course 7615
Physical Demands and Expectations:
Ability to speak read hear and write with or without assistance
Ability to use phone and computer systems copier fax and other office equipment
Requires walking reaching sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise
Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways onboard ship
Ability to lift carry and move objects up to 50 weight
Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Noise conditions range from very quiet to loud noise
Key Skills
- Low Voltage
- Hand Tools
- Commercial Electrician Experience
- Construction Experience
- Electrical Experience
- Generator Repair
- NEC
- Schematics
- High Voltage
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
About Company
VetJobs & Military Spouse Jobs works with our employer partners to source, screen, and move qualified talent to the desktops of the Hiring Managers. Application is a two-step process, so please be patient with the team. When you submit to a position on our site your information will ... View more
