Advanced Marine Electrician - (Newport News, VA) Job at Serco in Newport News

Overview

Position Description

If you love and enjoy engaging in high profile projects supporting our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring an Experienced Engineering Technician to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US Navy located in Newport News, VA. You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco team members to deliver quality work performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships located in Newport News, Virginia. Serco supports our U.S. Navy ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Navy and the Military. You will join an active team to perform general manual labor to support this critical mission.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and correct malfunctions.
• Conduct various tests or experiments, which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; select, set up, and operate standard test equipment and record test data.
• Perform electrical work on ships, boats, and marine equipment.
• Repair electrical wiring, restoring electrical connections to power a ship\'s engine and navigation systems, and secure work areas aboard vessels to avoid electrical shock.
• Gather and maintain specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.; perform computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plot data and draw simple curves and graphs.
• Perform routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operate and adjust simple test equipment; record test data.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.
• The ability to obtain an OSHA 10 certification.
• The ability to get respirator qualified and wear PPE throughout the work shift.
• 5 years of experience in electrical work in a related field and/or shipboard.
• Experience managing a crew of various trades (6-10 people).
• A combination of 5 years of experience in the following areas:
• Competency attaching fiber optic, RJ-45, DB type connectors.
• Read drawings (Tradesman level).
• QCI instruct of lower techs.
• Implement safety program/SRAR Qual/CP.
• Prelim QA testing, MCTs, space closeouts.
• Multipin competent.
• Electrical testing requirements, e.g. ground checks, RSPT testing.
• Layout & cutting of electrical enclosures, electrical hook-ups & multiple meter knowledge.
• Reading drawings (Apprentice level).
• Band/pack MCTs/RISE.
• Layout & mount small equipment as needed.
• Basic knowledge of tools, QA documents, meter.
• Safety: Actively participates in safety surveillances & walk-thru.
• Familiarization with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
• The ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.
• Attention to safety, which is critical.
• The ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to various work sites.

Additional desired experience and skills

• An active DoD Secret clearance
• An OSHA Certification
• Fiber optic certification

If you are interested in supporting and working with our team across the globe on a passionate, talented, and diverse Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy).

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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ID 70671

Recruiting Location US-VA-Newport News

Category Engineering/Ship Construction

Position Type Full-Time

Security Clearance Other

Clearance Details The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Telework No - Teleworking not available for this position