Electrical Technician III

R&P Technologies is seeking an experienced Marine Electrician III with strong technical skills and waterfront knowledge to work under the supervision of a Lead Technician Level IV.

About the Role

• Provide training to Technician Level II and I personnel.
• Report all task completions and production obstacles to the Lead Technician.
• Capable of standing in as Lead Technician when required.
• Ensure all work complies with ship specification requirements, OSHA, NAVSEA, ABS, local shipyard, and R&P safety policies and procedures.
• Operate efficiently in a team environment and demonstrate effective leadership qualities while mentoring junior personnel.
• Receive guidance from Lead Technician or Task Lead for any assigned tasks that are not fully understood.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical installations including 115VAC/440VAC/various VDC equipment, fiber optics, lighting, announcing systems, RF antennas, audio/video, interior communications, alarms, and network systems.
• Install electrical cabinets, fixtures, and equipment for various electrical systems.
• Install safety and distribution components (e.g., switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels).
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks using MIL-SPEC connectors.
• Pull in cables of various lengths and sizes to accommodate system connections.
• Perform troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair/replace damaged equipment.
• Potentially run shipboard availabilities with a small crew.
• Install, tag, and band copper cables on various classes of surface and submarine Naval vessels.
• Layout, fabricate, and install electrical wiring and coaxial cable onboard Navy vessels.
• Troubleshoot and test copper cables and circuits.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals, and design notices.
• Use tools of the trade such as multimeters, pin crimpers, and soldering equipment for complex electrical installations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships (technical education may substitute for a portion of the experience).
• Experience with and proficiency in multi-pin copper connectors of cables per Navy Standard Item 009-73 (MIL-STD-2003-5); current certification proof desired.
• Military Fiber Optic certification (preferred).
• Cableway inspection certification (preferred).
• Experience leading AIT teams during shipyard availabilities (a plus).
• Familiarity with NAVY Standard Items.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Proven experience in marine electrical systems.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and use of electrical tooling (e.g., voltmeter, megohmmeter).
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds independently.
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship maintenance availabilities.
• Flexibility with scheduling due to Navy operational requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Navy CAC or DBIDS security credentials.
• US citizenship 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 a recognized Shipyard or commercial Electrical apprenticeship program.

Skills

• Familiarity with basic computer skills and MS-Office programs (Word, Excel, Project).
• Keen attention to detail and quality-driven metrics.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package.
• Contributions towards health insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Other non-salary benefits.