Electrical Technician IV

About the role

R&P Technologies is seeking a proven shipboard leader/waterfront specialist with technical skills to lead a large crew during a post-delivery on the DDG 1000 class ship. The ideal candidate will provide mentorship and training to Technician Level III, II, and I personnel, and ensure all electrical production meets expectations.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train Technician Level III, II, and I personnel
• Ensure all work performed adheres to ship specifications and complies with OSHA, NAVSEA, ABS, local shipyard, and R&P safety policies and procedures
• Oversee shipboard installations including electrical equipment, fiber optics, lighting, announcing, RF antennas, audio/video, interior communications, and alarms, and network systems
• Demonstrate and maintain effective leadership qualities, providing guidance to junior personnel
• Deconflict issues during task completion and in office periods
• Create and maintain QA binders, POA&Ms, TIPs, and daily/weekly/monthly reports for customers and Operations Managers
• Aid shipboard task leads in troubleshooting electrical systems, identifying hazards and malfunctions, and repairing/replacing damaged equipment
• Perform operational testing of affected systems using various electrical test equipment
• Affirmatively ensure all personnel adhere to the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety programs
• Coordinate with other lead technicians, operations managers, and superintendents for personnel assignments and job completion across multiple tasks
• Assist shipboard leads with material research, purchase requests, job planning, and material receipt
• Maintain S-Drive folders, including scanning and uploading of QA and shipboard documents to the assigned folder for tasks assigned to their personnel
• Train assigned personnel, including trainings with connector building, filling out QA forms, organization, and other trainings deemed applicable for growth
• Plan activities to promote team building and employee growth and recognition
• Maintain employee records (training records, charge code authorizations, and job descriptions)
• Conduct biannual evaluations and approve timecards, PTO, and expense reports for assigned personnel

Requirements

• Minimum 9-14 years relevant experience working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships (technical education may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement)
• Experience and multi-pin copper connector certification of cables per Navy Standard Item 009-73 (MIL-STD-2003-5) and Cableway Certification NAVSEA Standard Item 009-73 & MIL-STD-2003-4A
• Active Fiber certification is a plus
• Familiarity with NAVY Standard Items
• Ability to read, understand, and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds on your own
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship maintenance availabilities
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines
• Ability to obtain and maintain Navy DBIDS security credentials
• Proven experience as an electrician
• Prior experience supervising other personnel
• Ability to build MIL-SPEC connectors of various types and sizes using both soldering and crimping techniques
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds on your own
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship maintenance availabilities
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines
• Ability to obtain and maintain Navy DBIDS security credentials

Qualifications

• Marine Electrician certification
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (current active Secret clearance is a plus)
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)
• Successfully completed 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)

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Microsoft Project proficiency
• Adobe Acrobat DC proficiency

Benefits

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