Marine Electrician

Maritime Solutions Hiring Event

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair is hiring Marine Electricians to support the Norfolk Ship Repair Facility.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and or equipment.
• Maintain and sustain a safe working environment by following safety precautions.
• Ensure safe working environment by following lock-out, danger, red tag procedures and WAF requirements.
• Determine relevant drawings required for a job by reviewing job packet, locating relevant drawings and then cross-referencing with resources.
• Lay out jobs by identifying installation equipment requirements, tools and control equipment.
• Conduct rip-out of systems using hand and power tools.
• Install control and distribution apparatus, fastening in place using hand and power tools.
• Determine cable paths to equipment aboard ships using blueprints.
• Install electrical and electronic circuits by following cabling/wiring electrical schematics and pulling cable through designated conduits.
• Mark all circuitry work by ensuring cabling is correctly identified and tagged appropriately.
• Install electrical equipment by connecting power and control cables between various types of equipment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Candidate for the Maritime Solutions Norfolk Hiring Events.
• Graduate or current student from BAE Systems Trade School Partnership Program.
• Minimum education requirements: High school diploma/GED.
• Minimum relevant experience: 1-2 years.
• Working knowledge of Shipboard Electrical Systems, installations, troubleshooting procedures and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret work specifications, technical drawings, military specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team setting.
• Ability to carry a tool bag weight 20-30 pounds.
• Ability to enter and exit a standard horizontal and vertical manhole.
• Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb vertical or inclined ladders.
• Ability to stand, sit, push/pull and stoop.
• Ability to work in a kneeling position, crawling or work with body bent over at the waist.
• Ability to work with arms extended at shoulder level and above tool bag weight 20-30 pounds.

Pay Information: This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services: BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repairjust to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.