Electrician with Security Clearance

About the role

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt. Work Location: Naval Station Norfolk, VA.

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. The company operates a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

SA-TECH is seeking an on-site Electrician to support a dynamic U.S. Navy Directorate specializing in design, research, development, testing, and evaluation of experimental watercraft. The Electrician will be based out of dockside facilities at Naval Station Norfolk, VA, keeping all shops and equipment powered up and running as part of the Maintenance Team providing full-spectrum O&M support of specialized combatant craft, patrol boats, Special Operations Forces platforms, and coastal craft.

As a highly regarded and long-established DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that success is indicative of team members' hard work and dedication toward a common goal: Supporting our Warfighters. The company offers a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment, a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of the workforce and broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy
• Install or repair a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment
• Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications
• Locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment
• Perform standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment
• Use a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments

Work Conditions

• May be required to work first shift (0700-1530) or second shift (0830-1700)
• Work performed inside and outside enclosed buildings
• Work includes sitting, standing, walking, light lifting, and reaching
• May work outside normal hours of operations as mission/fleet support requirements dictate
• May require climbing, lifting, or standing for extended periods of time in support of mission

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Well-rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience
• Knowledge of common hand and power tools
• Familiarity and knowledge of electrical measuring and testing tools (gauges, scopes, meters, etc.)
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Ability to calculate basic load requirements
• Understanding of electrical and circuit theory
• Minimum of three (3) years of electrical maintenance experience
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Solid organizational and communication skills
• Current Driver's License required; must be able to be insured through company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment
• All candidates must pass background screening including SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation

Benefits

SA-TECH provides employee recognition, above-average compensation, competitive benefits, ongoing training and development, and career advancement opportunities.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave