Marine Electrician
Entry Level
Duties and Responsibilities
• Basic understanding of and ability to accomplish
o NAVSEA Standard Item (NSI) 009-73 requirements
Inspection, testing, installation, removal, and repair of shipboard electrical cabling and electronic equipment
Cable installations include banding, boxes, connectors, equipment, penetrations, cableway, hangers, and associated components
MCT, MCP, Stuffing Tube opening, packing, closing, and testing
Bonding and Grounding of Electrical Equipment.
o NSI 009-25 requirements
o Tagout/ Work Authorization Form (WAF) procedures
o The interpretation of blueprints and drawings (arrangement, block-wiring, cable routing)
• Assist more experienced marine electricians with electrical installations of Manual Bus Transfers (MBT), Automatic Bus Transfers (ABT), Switchboards, and Transformers
• Electrical Fit up – use of grinders, reciprocating saws, drills
• Required to have personal tools to include but not limited to:
o Multimeter
o Hand tools
• Perform all work in accordance with the established policies and procedures detailed in the Waveforce Electrical Safety Manual
• Capability to work on ships, barges and submarines
• Capability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
Experience Requirements
• One (1) Year direct experience in shipboard electrical installation and repair services
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
Other Requirements
• Must be able to pass Waveforce Electrical pre-employment drug and background screening
• Must be able to obtain government facility and/or shipyard access, to include a DBIDS credential, as required by work locations
• Must successfully complete OSHA 10 Hour Training, Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) Safety Orientation and all required Environmental, Health and Safety orientation training after initial employment , but prior to shipboard work
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to travel outside the Norfolk, Virginia area, if required.