Shipboard Electrician
Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Description
- Performing installation maintenance and repair of equipment for the generation distribution or utilization of electric energy (lighting generators transformers switchboards motor controllers circuit breakers 440v/460hz power load centers ABT/MBTs Power Panels heating units and conduit systems)
- Working from blueprints or Ships Installation drawings (SIDs) to install/troubleshoot electrical systems
- Working from computations of working standards relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment
- Following electrical code manuals schematic diagrams blueprints and other specifications
- Using hand tools power tools and electrical test equipment
- Planning layout and installation of electrical wiring equipment or fixtures based on applicable specifications and standards
- Connecting wires to circuit breakers transformers MBT/ABTs power panels and shipboard electrical load centers or other electrical components
- Testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring equipment or fixtures using testing devises such as ohmmeters voltmeters to ensure compatibility and safety of system
- Using a variety of tools or equipment such as measuring devices and testing equipment such as ammeters voltmeters or test lamps
- Inspecting electrical systems equipment or components to identify hazards defects or the need for adjustment or repair to ensure compliance with standards
- Preparing sketches or following blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to safety codes
- Working from ladders or scaffolds to install maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment or fixtures
- Planning the layout of wiring and installing wiring conduit and electrical components onboard Navy vessels IAW wiring diagrams
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Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and four years work-related experience
- Electrical experience as a Navy Electricians Mate (appropriate A/C schools) or within various marine fields
- Must pass employer performance tests and IAW standard governmental agencies certifications
- Must maintain Association of Boards of Certifications (ABC) International Maritime Certification Institute (IMCI) or American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) certification; or have completed the equivalent Maritime Apprenticeship Training in the shipboard electrical field and have held the applicable certifications
- Must be able to read Ships Installation Drawings (SIDs) and work from standard and metric specifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Must be able to apply the craft vocational or administrative skills and methods taught in specialized training and or learned through formal apprenticeships; other important skills include manual skills
- May be required to hold electricians license
Desired Skills
- Desired certifications:
- NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E
- NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST)
- OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
- Formal apprenticeships
- American Red Cross CPR
Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY FOR A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL
Travel Requirements
- None
About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.
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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that was founded in 1988 to provide innovative solutions to the U.S. Government, private industry, and international markets. Since its inception, SRC has continued to successfully meet emerging challenges in the marke ... View more
