Temp Services Electrician J1-J4 (2nd SHIFT)

Position Overview

General Dynamics NASSCO’s Temporary Services department is seeking five (5) Temporary Services Electricians (Journeyperson 1‑4) to work the 3 pm – 11 pm shift in Norfolk, Virginia. Candidates must be able to obtain DBIDS and NAVSEA badges to access Navy installations and other shipyards. No security clearance is required.

Journeyperson 4 – Temporary Services Electrician

• Superior understanding of electrical safety and good work practices.
• Must meet or exceed all Journeyperson Trade 3 requirements.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Excellent personal skills for working with others.
• Capability to oversee a small team.
• Conduct advanced training for J1‑J3 Trade personnel.
• Proficient in applicable NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA standards, NSTM’s, and other regulatory body regulations.
• Draft and submit required reports, including Condition Found Reports.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Plan, lay‑out, and install Temporary Service equipment and cabling in accordance with NSI.
• Use VOMs, Meggers, amp and phase rotation meters, etc., for troubleshooting, testing, and circuit analysis.
• Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems to component level on Temporary Service electrical equipment.
• Set up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods in accordance with all NASSCO and Government requirements.
• Adhere to NAVSEA Standard Items 009‑08, 009‑28, and 009‑74 for installation and maintenance of Temporary Services on board ships and on piers.

Journeyperson 3 – Temporary Services Electrician

• Excellent understanding of electrical safety and good work practices.
• Must meet all Journeyperson Trade 2 requirements.
• Perform duties within the appropriate time frame without on‑site supervision.
• Good personal skills for working with others.
• Guide and train junior Temporary Service electricians with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA standards, and regulatory body regulations.
• Collect viable information for required condition reports.
• Assist J‑4 Trade in gathering information for Condition Found Reports.
• Identify workmanship defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Read and interpret schematics with minimal guidance.
• Lay‑out and install Temporary Service electrical equipment and cabling with minimal guidance.
• Fundamental understanding of using electrical test equipment for troubleshooting, testing, and circuit analysis of Temporary Service equipment.
• Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems to component level on Temporary Service equipment with minimal guidance.
• Fundamental understanding of setting up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods per NASSCO and Government requirements.
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items 009‑08, 009‑28, and 009‑74 as they relate to installation and maintenance of Temporary Services on ships and piers.
• Excellent knowledge of ship compartmental layout.
• Possess all basic hand‑tools on the shop list and understand correct tool usage.

Journeyperson 2 – Temporary Services Electrician

• Good understanding of electrical safety and good work practices.
• Must meet all Journeyperson Trade 1 requirements.
• Perform duties within the appropriate time frame with some supervision.
• Provide guidance to J1 Trade when assigned.
• Familiar with applicable NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA standards, and regulatory body regulations.
• Fundamental knowledge of reading and interpreting electrical schematics with supervisor guidance.
• Lay‑out and install equipment and cabling with supervisor guidance.
• Assist in building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and diagnosing electrical problems to component level of Temporary Service equipment with supervisor guidance.
• Assist in setting up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods per NASSCO and Government requirements.
• Basic understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items 009‑08, 009‑28, and 009‑74 as they relate to installation and maintenance of Temporary Services on ships and piers.
• Working knowledge of ship compartmental layout.
• Possess all necessary hand‑tools to accomplish tasks and understand correct tool usage.

Journeyperson 1 – Temporary Services Electrician

• Identify safety hazards.
• Read and understand a marine chemist certificate.
• Perform duties within the appropriate time frame with on‑site supervision.
• Ensure job site is left safe and clean prior to departure.
• Work in all required locations, including tanks, voids, cofferdams, and elevated areas.
• Perform work safely and know required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Navigate a ship and understand compartment designation.
• Have Rapid Gate access or be eligible to obtain it.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; proficient in English.
• Understand electrical safety and good work practices.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and lead electricians.
• Install temporary services using correct wire and breaker sizes with guidance.
• Take care of tools and equipment; possess working knowledge of correct tool usage.
• Current WAF training.