Marine Electrician - 1st Class Mechanic - Norfolk VA

About the role

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair is hiring Marine Electricians 1st Class Mechanic to support the Norfolk Ship Repair Facility. This role requires a First-Class Electrician who can troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and sustains a safe working environment by following, practicing and encouraging others to observe all safety precautions required while working in a heavy industrial environment.
• Determines relevant drawings required for a job by reviewing job packet, locating relevant drawings and then cross-referencing with resources such as Navy Standards Items, ISO 9000 procedures, IEEE and Chapter 300 EPISM.
• Lays out jobs by identifying installation equipment requirements, e.g., hangers, boxes, conduit, wire ways, etc., tools and control equipment, e.g., push-buttons, switches, controller and power distribution panels, etc.
• Cuts and installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, controllers, and circuit breaker panels, fastening in place using hand and power tools.
• Determines cable paths to equipment aboard ships using blueprints (cable routing plans), job orders, and other sources of information.
• Installs electrical and electronic circuits by following cabling/wiring electrical schematics and pulling cable through designated conduits, cableways, MCTs, MCPs etc., properly securing cables (banding) and packing swage tubes, MCTs, MCPs etc.
• Marks all circuitry work by ensuring cabling is correctly identified and tagged appropriately with metal tag carrying circuit number/identification.
• Installs electrical equipment by connecting power and control cables between various types of equipment, e.g., power panels.

Requirements

• High school Diploma/GED
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in trade
• Must be able to carry a First-Class Ship Marine Electrician
• Must have a working knowledge of Shipboard Electrical Systems, installations, troubleshooting procedures and repair
• Must be able to read and interpret work specifications, technical drawings, military specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items in order to perform electrical repairs, installations and cable terminations
• Must be able to work individually as well as in a team setting
• Able to carry a tool bag weight 20-30 pounds
• Able to enter and exit a standard horizontal and vertical manhole (15 inches x 23 inches)
• Able to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time
• Able to work on vertical or inclined ladders
• Able to stand, sit, push/pull and stoop
• Able to work with arms extended at shoulder level and above tool bag weight 20-30 pounds

Qualifications

• Preferred 7 to 10 years of experience in trade

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Schedule

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