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Marine electrician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in marine electrician job postings.
Sample marine electrician requirements
- Completion of an apprenticeship program in marine electrical work
- Knowledge of electrical systems and equipment used in marine vessels
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and schematics
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems in marine vessels
- Understanding of marine safety regulations and standards
Sample required marine electrician soft skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work environments and schedules
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
Marine electrician job description example 1
Huntington Ingalls Industries marine electrician job description
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Security Clearance: Confidential
Level of Experience: Mid
Who We Are
When a U.S. Navy ship needs repairs, they call us. Join our team as we keep the most powerful Navy the world has known afloat and ready to serve! We are seeking a Marine Electrician who will be working with marine electrical equipment that supports Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems onboard US Navy aircraft carriers and surface ships.
What You Will Do
Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment. Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations. Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Install, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel. Applies understanding of production and processes to assignments. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May assist in the development and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
What You Must Have
* Knowledge of troubleshooting, evaluating, diagnosing, and repairing ships' HVAC electrical systems including fans, motors, control circuits, electric heaters, and thermostatic controls.
* Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance, a CAC or RAPIDGate badge, and be a US Citizen.
* Candidate must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
* HS education or Trade School + 4 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
* Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Bonus Points For...
* Gaylord Industries Grease Interceptor Hood wash down and fire safety systems experience a plus.
* US Navy experience highly desirable.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States. *MV *SG *TL *EP *TE
HII's Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today's connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned, autonomous systems; LVC solutions; platform modernization; and critical nuclear operations. Together, HII's domain expertise and advanced technologies support mission partners anywhere around the globe. For more information, visit tsd.huntingtoningalls.com.
HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's skilled workforce is 44,000 strong.
Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Security Clearance: Confidential
Level of Experience: Mid
Who We Are
When a U.S. Navy ship needs repairs, they call us. Join our team as we keep the most powerful Navy the world has known afloat and ready to serve! We are seeking a Marine Electrician who will be working with marine electrical equipment that supports Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems onboard US Navy aircraft carriers and surface ships.
What You Will Do
Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment. Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations. Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Install, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel. Applies understanding of production and processes to assignments. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May assist in the development and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
What You Must Have
* Knowledge of troubleshooting, evaluating, diagnosing, and repairing ships' HVAC electrical systems including fans, motors, control circuits, electric heaters, and thermostatic controls.
* Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance, a CAC or RAPIDGate badge, and be a US Citizen.
* Candidate must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
* HS education or Trade School + 4 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
* Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Bonus Points For...
* Gaylord Industries Grease Interceptor Hood wash down and fire safety systems experience a plus.
* US Navy experience highly desirable.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States. *MV *SG *TL *EP *TE
HII's Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today's connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned, autonomous systems; LVC solutions; platform modernization; and critical nuclear operations. Together, HII's domain expertise and advanced technologies support mission partners anywhere around the globe. For more information, visit tsd.huntingtoningalls.com.
HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's skilled workforce is 44,000 strong.
Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024