Electrical Test Technician (Shipyard Test Organization)

Overview

Are you seeking a change in your career? Feel like making an impact in support of our nation?

This is your opportunity to join a team performing testing on one of the most technologically advanced and highest priority assets for our United States Navy - The Ballistic Missile Submarine Class. Your ability to contribute and assist this team will be built from your past experience combined with our building block training modules.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription Coverage

Health and Wellness Programs

401K

Commuter/Van Services

Paid Vacation and holidays

Paid training

Advancement Opportunities

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The Quonset Point Test department, D972, is hiring electrical technicians to perform acceptance testing in support of Virginia and Columbia class submarine construction.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Use of electrical test equipment such as volt/ohm/multi-function meters, power supplies, light sources, etc.

Continuity checks of copper and fiber optic cabling

Insulation resistance & megger testing

Ground verification

Tag out of electrical equipment

Work with energized and de-energized circuits

Inspection of cable marking, termination and installation

Recording of data in accordance with technical work documents

Troubleshooting of test failures, followed by authoring of resolutions for Trades

Work individually or as part of a team

Work in as well as promote a safety conscious environment

This work will be performed both in the shop and onboard submarines under construction. Technicians are trained and required to obtain “electrical test director” qualification.

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent OR Minimum of 2 years related technical experience

Minimum 1 year of electrical trade and/or electronic theory experience

Able to work in confined spaces and in areas that are not climate controlled

Individuals will be required to possess their own basic hand tools

Available to work all shifts

Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

Minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant electrical occupation

Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

Prior testing and/or military experience

Troubleshooting experience

Familiarity with procedures and electrical drawings

Ability to communicate and understand technical language

Skills

Basic math skills including percentages, decimals and division

Basic understanding of Ohms Law

Competency in understanding and following procedures

Willingness to learn new processes, techniques, and exposure to unique equipment designs

Strong communication, reading comprehension, computer and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Positive attitude

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily