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Marine Electrician

General Dynamics, Chesapeake, VA, United States


Job Description Marine Electrical GDIT is seeking a Marine Electrician to help support the RCOH/CANES program in Newport News, VA. This is an onsite position with no relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and connectors.

Uses hand tools and testing equipment.

Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits.

Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using general and specialized testing equipment.

Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.

Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures.

Mounts motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications.

Works from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Participates in special projects as required.

Must be able to obtain all necessary badges (DBIDS and shipyard).

Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes up to 75 lbs.

Travel (within and outside of the continental United States) may be required for up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

US citizenship.

Associate’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

At least 1+ year(s) of related experience.

Must be able to obtain all necessary badges (DBIDS and shipyard).

Certifications

Cableway Certified, Connector Certified, Modular, COAX, Multi-Pin, Connector Fabricator and Inspector, Connector Trained and Qualified with 40 hours OJT.

Fiber Optic Cable Handling, Pulling, Forming/Shaping, BOFGDIT.

Benefits

401K with company match.

Comprehensive health and wellness packages.

Internal mobility team dedicated to your career.

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.

Cutting‑edge technology.

Paid vacation and holidays.

Likely hourly rate: $25.50 – $34.50. Salary will be based on experience, location and contractual requirements.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA (US based).

Job Family: SCA. Clearance Level: None required. Public Trust/Other Required: None.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

General Dynamics.

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