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Shipboard Electrician

Life Cycle Engineering
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Newport News
Jul 09, 2025
Shipboard Electrician Position Summary: As Shipboard Motor and Motor Controller Support Electrician , you will provide maintenance and technical support of shipboard electrical systems and components as a member of a maintenance team at Newport News Shipbuilding. Clearance Required: Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (DBIDS required) Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Provide technical guidance and instruction to ships' force to enhance their self-sustainability to diagnose problems Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on shipboard electrical systems and equipment. Conduct ship-checks to assist in determining scope of work required in accordance with applicable NAVSEA drawings and other technical reference documents. Assess, troubleshoot, and assist ships' force in the performance of minor repairs, adjustments, and testing on shipboard motor and motor controllers. Use the following equipment in the shop and shipboard to accomplish requirements: multi-meters, clamp meters, electrical circuit tracers, electrical meggers, gauge manifolds, hydrostatic test rig, and electrical, pneumatic, and hand tools. Required Education, Skills, and Experience: At least 5 years' experience as a shipboard electrician, preferably in the US Navy Experience with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), Naval Ships Technical Manual (NSTM)'s Military standards, Test memos, Test Standards, Drawings and Technical Manuals Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) Course 7615 Physical Demands and Expectations: Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways onboard ship Ability to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) Noise conditions range from very quiet to loud noise This position description re present s a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources. L IFE C YCLE E NGINEERING Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way", which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com . Mission Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential. Culture Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success. Benefits Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more... *Benefits may vary by business unit and location. https://www.lce.com/why-work-at-lce/#benefits Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.