Shipboard Electrician

Shipboard Electrician

General Dynamics Information Technology

Chesapeake, VA 23322

Posted 7 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Construction, Facilities, Trades
  • Job Description

    Shipboard Electrician

    High school diploma and/or a technical vocational high school diploma; 3+ years of experience, including 1+ years of shipboard experience

    Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances.

    Experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of naval or marine hull, mechanical, or electrical systems is highly desired, including:
    • 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) Maybe required for 20% of the time


    Must be a US Citizen

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    Work Requirements

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    Years of Experience
    1 + years of related experience

    * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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    Certification

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    Travel Required
    25-50%

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    Citizenship
    U.S. Citizenship Required

    About Our Work

    We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

    GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
  • Candidate Profile

    Qualification High School