Electrical Technician II

Electrical Technician II

Job Locations

US-VA-Chesapeake

Clearance Required

Secret

Category

Engineering Technician II

Overview

R&P is looking for an experienced Marine Electricial Technician II to fill a full-time position undertaking a variety of tasks relating to installing, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment onboard various Navy ships in Norfolk, VA. This position will involve installing electrical cabling, building various electrical connectors, Installation of hardware and troubleshooting malfunctions in several different electrical and electronic systems. Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, electricians must be first and foremost responsible individuals with great attention to safety precautions. The ideal candidate must also be experienced in different kinds of electrical devices and systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute plans of electrical installations for many different electrical and electronic systems such as lighting, announcing, 115VAC/440VAC/24DVC electrical plant equipment, Uninterrupted Power Supply equipment, Audio/Video equipment, Antenna systems and many others
• Install electrical components, fixtures, and equipment for various electrical systems
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks using various MIL-SPEC connectors and connection boxes
• Pull in cables of various lengths and sizes to accommodate system connections
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair/replace damaged equipment
• Install, tag and band copper cables on various classes of surface and submarine Naval Vessels.
• Performing all duties required to layout, fabricate, and install electrical wiring, coaxial cable, onboard Navy vessels.
• Troubleshooting and testing of copper cables and circuits.
• Possess skills and abilities to perform the requirements of a shipboard or airframe electrician's trade with little supervision or guidance.
• Knowing how to read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals, design notices, etc.
• Knowing and understanding the use of all tools of their trade such as multi-meters, pin crimper's, soldering and expected to accomplish the more complex tasks associated with electrical installation of cable, military circular connectors, panel box and power terminations, etc.
• Familiar with basic computer skills
• Familiar with MS-Office programs including Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Must be a Marine Electrician with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships (technical education may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement)
• Must have experience and multi-pin copper connector certification of cables per Navy Standard Item 009-73 (MIL-STD-2003-5)
• Must be familiar with NAVY Standard Items
• Ability to read, understand and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Individual must have a keen attention to detail and be quality metric driven
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (current active Secret clearance is a plus).
• Successful completion of Navy "A" School ("C" School is a plus) or successful completion of a Shipyard or commercial Electrical apprenticeship program (recognized shipyard apprentice graduates are a plus).
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools for the trade (ex: wire strippers, voltmeter, megohmeter)
• Demonstrate ability to build MIL-SPEC connectors of various types and sizes using both soldering and crimping techniques
• Ability to read and understand electrical and installation drawings
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on your own
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship maintenance availabilities
• Flexibility with regards to scheduling and planned support due to constant Navy movement

EEO Statement

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

R&P maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions

Salary

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits.