Senior Electronics Technician-30713

Requisition 30713 | Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt | Senior level | Required travel: 51–75% | Security clearance: Ability to obtain DoD clearance

About the role

HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The Senior Marine Electronics Technician will support PM, working closely with skilled trades teams on Naval Vessels, utilizing various tools of the trades to remove, install, and upgrade industrial systems and equipment. Weekend and/or overtime hours are required depending on contract awards and support required per trade/skill set. Selected candidates will commute to and maintain access to shipyards and military bases around the Hampton Roads area depending on contract obligations, and may travel to shipyards and military bases around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task. Per diem is provided based on location when on travel; travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.

Responsibilities

• Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
• Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment and structures by performing alterations and installations for fleet modernization on US Navy surface ships.
• Apply masterful knowledge of production processes towards completion of complicated and non-routine tasks related to installations on shipboard systems and related equipment at company and/or field locations in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
• Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose systems and equipment to efficiently eliminate problems.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
• Maintain effective supervisor and manager communications and relations.
• Remove, plan, execute, install, and modify electrical cables, cableways, conductors, connectors, strain relief, fasteners, and equipment aboard naval vessels.
• Complete electrical and data conductor disconnections, repairs, installations, and reconnections on existing and new equipment for a complete installation.
• Perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks including duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment.
• Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High School diploma, Trade School, or equivalent, and 8 years of related shipboard electrical experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
• Ability to obtain various shipyard and base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain them throughout employment.
• Adherence to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII and local shipyards.
• Ability to travel between 50%–75% when not assigned to local tasking.
• Must provide hand tools and trade-specific PPE per trades designation.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing high and low voltage electrical distribution systems and associated equipment and cabling.
• Expert knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, and written/verbal instructions for cables and equipment to be installed and connected.
• Experience planning and laying out cable runs according to specs, drawings, and proper installation practices, preparing areas for welding and assisting in the attachment process.
• Experience installing, opening, modifying, and logging MCTs, MCPs, and stuffing tubes and completing tests for final inspections.
• Experience with proper methods of disconnecting and reconnecting new and existing equipment and completing supporting OQE.
• Masterful knowledge, complete comprehension, and experience with installing, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and repairs of marine electrical and electronic systems, equipment, functions, associated equipment, and tools on marine vessels.
• Experience with proper, safe usage of multimeters, meggers, and testing procedures.
• Ability to accurately communicate with Team Leads and co-workers regarding technical aspects of work being performed.
• Experience functioning in a crew leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Fiber Optic certification and installation experience.
• Multipin connector fabrication experience and certification in accordance with NAVSEA STD 009-73.
• NAVSEA Cableway Improvement Program certifications.
• Experience installing DDG Modernization Backfits: S/A 71615K DVSS, S/A 71726K IBNS, S/A 717427K Digital Indicators, S/A 84226K OOD Flat Panels, and S/A 94979K HM&E Condition System 2.0.
• Graduation from and/or completion of electrical military A or C school, a vocational school, apprenticeship program, or a skilled trades certificate program.
• Current or active DoD clearance.
• OSHA 10 Maritime Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (no less than 30 lbs; exact weight determined by specific job).
• Ability to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties involving high heat, humidity, noise, dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.
• Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States.