DECK ELECTRICIAN ENTRY LEVEL
The Role
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more.
Deck electricians are largely responsible for the installation, repair, overhaul, and operational testing of the electrical systems aboard the ship. Electricians can be working on one of the many electrical systems aboard the ship including lighting, power distribution, communication or navigation. Electricians read and interpret complex electrical and electronic schematics. The job of an electrician is unique in that it requires an individual that can quickly switch between differing tasks ranging from lighting and receptacle hook-ups, installing wire way racks, rebuilding equipment, installing electronic controls, lighting maintenance, performing preventative maintenance, or welding of studs for mounting equipment.
Must Have
- Climb ladders and work at extreme heights.
- Work in small, tight, or confined spaces.
- Kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
- Lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more.
- Work while repeatedly reaching overhead.
- Work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Work in areas with radiation.
- Take and pass a respirator fit test.
- Work assigned shift as production needs.
- Take and pass a Physical Agility Test.
- Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.