Navy Electrical Specialist

Responsibilities

The CVN Electrical Specialist will serve on the Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT), providing hands-on electrical troubleshooting, maintenance support, and on-the-job training to ship's force personnel aboard CVN-class aircraft carriers. This role focuses primarily on galley, scullery, and laundry equipment, working at the component level to diagnose and repair systems that directly support crew quality of life and operational readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree + 6 years of experience OR High School diploma + 8 years of experience (Quantified, specialized skills such as trade qualifications, manufacturer certifications of training for shipboard related systems, equipment and components may be substituted for up to two (2) years of technician experience for each major qualification or specialized trade skill).
• Experience should be hands-on electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a Navy or DoD environment. Should also have experience in a team leader or supervisor role.
• Shipboard Background: Prior U.S. Naval service with direct E-Division or Auxiliaries Division experience (preferably aboard CVN-class carriers or surface combatants).
• Clearance: Active SECRET clearance required
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
• Physical: Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in shipboard/industrial environments (ladders, confined spaces, elevated temperatures)

Desired Qualifications

• NEC certifications in electrical systems/equipment
• Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items, JFMM, and Navy maintenance planning systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience mentoring or training junior personnel