Electrical Technician IV

Overview

R&P Technologies is looking for a proven ship board leader/waterfront specialist with technical skills to lead a large crew during a post delivery on the a DDG 1000 class ship. Provide mentorship and training to Technician Level III, II and I personnel. Experience with inner workings of shipyards (BAE, NASSCO, HII) especially HII shipyard in Pascagoula Mississippi is preferred. Responsible for ensuring all electrical production meets the expectations of the Electrical Superintendent and customers. Ensure that all work performed is in accordance with ship specification requirements while complying with all OSHA, NAVSEA, ABS, local shipyard, and R&P safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily production plans identified by the Electrical Superintendent and customer's requirements.
• Assist shipboard task leads in shipboard installations and troubleshooting electrical systems to identify hazards and malfunctions and repair/replace damaged equipment when needed.
• Perform operational testing of affected systems utilizing various electrical test equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring that all personnel adhere to the company's QMS and Safety programs for assigned tasking.
• Assist shipboard leads in the creation and maintenance of QA binders, POA&Ms, Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs) and daily/weekly/monthly reports to customers and Operations Managers.
• Coordinate with other Lead Technicians, Operations Managers and Superintendents for personnel assignments and job completion across multiple tasks.
• Assist shipboard leads with material research, purchase requests, job planning and material receipt.
• Assist in maintaining the structure of S-Drive folders. This includes scanning and uploading of QA and shipboard documents to the assigned folder for tasks assigned to their personnel.
• Provide training for assigned personnel. To include trainings with connector building, filling out QA forms, organization, and other trainings deemed applicable for the growth of assigned personnel.
• Plan activities to promote team building and employee growth and recognition.
• Maintain employee records (i.e., training records, charge code authorizations and job descriptions).
• Responsible for biannual evaluations and the approval of timecards, PTO, and expense reports for their assigned personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Adobe Acrobat DC.

Qualifications

• Must be a Marine Electrician with a minimum of 9-14 years relevant experience working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships (technical education may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement)
• Must have experience and multi-pin copper connector certification of cables per Navy Standard Item 009-73 (MIL-STD-2003-5) Cableway Certification NAVSEA Standard Item 009-73 & MIL-STD-2003-4A.
• Active Fiber certification is a plus.
• Must be familiar with NAVY Standard Items
• Ability to read, understand and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Individual must have a keen attention to detail and be quality metric driven
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (current active Secret clearance is a plus).
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)
• Successful completion of Navy "A" School ("C" School is a plus) or successful completion of a Shipyard or commercial Electrical apprenticeship program (recognized shipyard apprentice graduates are a plus).
• Secret DOD security Clearance preferred
• Shipyard competent person certification a plus
• Proven experience as an electrician
• Experience in marine electrical systems
• Prior experience supervising other personnel
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.)
• Demonstrate ability to build MIL-SPEC connectors of various types and sizes using both soldering and crimping techniques
• Ability to read and understand electrical and installation drawings and blueprints
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds on your own
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship maintenance availabilities
• Flexibility with regards to scheduling and planned support due to constant Navy movement
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines
• Ability to obtain and maintain Navy DBIDS security credentials

EEO Statement

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training. R&P maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Salary

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits.