Low Voltage Technician

About the role

The Low Voltage Technician provides technical support for the operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical circuit breakers installed on U.S. Navy surface ships, submarines, and associated land-based test facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical circuit breakers installed on U.S. Navy surface ships, submarines, and land-based test sites.
• Support low-voltage circuit breaker maintenance and testing, including visual inspections, mechanical checks, electrical testing, functional verification, and corrective maintenance.
• Aid in identifying circuit breaker deficiencies, failure modes, degraded components, improper settings, wiring issues, and other equipment concerns.
• Support circuit breaker removal, replacement, adjustment, refurbishment, and reinstallation activities as required.
• Interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, schematics, maintenance procedures, test forms, shipboard work packages, and applicable Navy guidance.
• Document test results, maintenance actions, discrepancies, corrective actions, and technical findings in accordance with Government and contract requirements.
• Support ship checks, equipment assessments, troubleshooting events, technical investigations, and fleet-facing maintenance activities.
• Cook up with Government engineers, ship's force, shipyards, OEMs, test personnel, and other technical stakeholders to support execution of circuit breaker maintenance and repair efforts.
• Follow all applicable electrical safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, shipboard safety requirements, and quality assurance processes.
• Provide technical input to engineering personnel regarding circuit breaker condition, test results, maintenance recommendations, and repair requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical circuit breakers installed on U.S. Navy surface ships or submarines.
• Experience supporting Navy shipboard electrical power generation and distribution systems.
• Experience performing hands-on circuit breaker maintenance, testing, inspection, repair, or refurbishment.
• Knowledge of Navy programs, organizations, maintenance processes, shipboard work controls, and fleet support functions.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, maintenance procedures, and test documentation.
• Experience working in shipboard, shipyard, industrial, or laboratory environments supporting electrical equipment maintenance and testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED;
• Graduate of military schools that provided in-depth knowledge of naval shipboard systems maintenance and operation;
• Graduate of a trade, industrial, or correspondence school in engineering, electrical systems, electronics, or a related technical discipline;
• Possess Navy qualifications or certifications supporting shipboard or laboratory-based installation, maintenance, testing, or repair activities.

Skills

• Strong hands-on technical skills in electrical equipment maintenance, inspection, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to safely work around energized or potentially hazardous electrical equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ability to document technical findings clearly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, Navy personnel, ship's force, shipyard personnel, vendors, and program stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a technical team in shipboard, industrial, and laboratory environments.
• Strong understanding of Navy shipboard maintenance discipline, technical rigor, and safety compliance.

Benefits

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more...