About AVMAC LLC:
AVMAC was founded by two former Naval Aviation Maintenance Officers, Bert Ortiz and Don Buzard, who collectively have more than eight decades of experience assigned to, or directly supporting, both carrier and amphibious aviation. AVMAC’s corporate staff and leadership team employ many with similar backgrounds and experience, which makes it a highly knowledgeable force multiplier to their customer base. The company prides itself on hiring, recruiting and training veterans as it continues to serve the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation Homeland Security and commercial customers nationwide. Position Summary: AVMAC’s Engineering Technician (Electrical) is responsible to the Program/Project Manager (PM) for performing shipboard electrical installation, troubleshooting, repair, and testing in accordance with NAVSEA 9090-310 and NAVSEA Standard Items as delineated in the Government’s Statement of Work. Work is performed primarily aboard U.S. Navy surface ships in support of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) and Flight Deck Aviation Certification (AVCERT) maintenance and may include the removal, installation, refurbishment, and testing of cables, lighting, power distribution, and associated components.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
AVMAC’s Electrician performs the following actions IAW NAVSEA 9090-310 and NAVSEA Standard Items:
- Secure electrically, identify, tag, disconnect and remove shipboard electrical cables and equipment, and record electrical hook-up data. Accomplish a visual inspection of cable, repair or replace as required, reinstall using the hook-up data retained, and test IAW SI 009-73.
- Secure electrically, troubleshoot, repair, refurbish, or build and replace power panels, distribution panels, and controllers IAW SI 009-36.
- Install, route, and terminate shipboard electrical cable, to include cable pulling, banding, stuffing tube and multi-cable transit (MCT) installation, and lug and connector terminations IAW DOD-STD-2003 NAVY ESPIM.
- Perform insulation resistance (megger), continuity, voltage, and operational testing of cables, circuits, and equipment, and accurately document test results on required forms.
- Troubleshoot, repair, refurbish, and replace Flight Deck lighting and components, including Deck Edge, Flood, Pancake, Tram Line, Spot Pad, etc. IAW NAVAIR 51-50AAA-1.
- Repair, refurbish, and test 400HZ and 28VDC Aircraft and Helicopter Electrical Service Stations (AESS/HESS) and their associated systems and components.
- Install and replace lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, junction boxes, and equipment foundations, as directed.
- Assist with cableway inspections and with visual inspection of cable penetrations for structural integrity, deterioration, and damage, and support other trades (welding, preservation, and mechanical) as required to complete electrical work.
- Maintain tool accountability of all personal and company related tools.
- Follow all electrical tag-out procedures and electrical safety requirements.
- Possess a thorough understanding of all Safety, Tool Control, HAZMAT/ HAZWASTE, NAVOSH procedures related to work assigned.
- Follow all company programs and directives as required to ensure safe and efficient maintenance operations.
- Complete assigned maintenance actions properly, accurately, and on schedule.
- Coordinate with and work in support of respective Ship’s Force personnel, possessing and applying relevant skills and knowledge in support of all Hull, Mechanical & Electrical related maintenance operations. Comply with all maintenance, administration, and operational procedures as established.
- Interpret drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals for work assigned.
- Work independently or as part of a team with minimal direction.
- Report job status, discrepancies, and material requirements to the Lead or Program/Project Manager (PM) in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area aboard ship and at company facilities.
- Travel and support all AVMAC LLC maintenance operations as directed.
- Comply with policies and procedures set forth in the corporation’s Employee Handbook and Quality Control Plan.
- Work, cooperate and communicate, as directed by the PM, with other supervisors, team leaders, and coworkers satisfactorily.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program/Project Manager.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of three (3) years of shipboard electrical experience in Navy ship repair, new construction, or commercial marine work; prior Navy Electrician’s Mate (EM) or Interior Communications Electrician (IC) experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of NAVSEA 9090-310, NAVSEA Standard Items, and DOD-STD-2003.
- Proficient in the use of multimeters, megohmmeters, and other electrical test equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to read and interpret shipboard electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain military installation and shipboard access.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- OSHA 10 preferred.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Work may require frequent bending, reaching and climbing.
- May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers.
- Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and to talk or hear.
What We Offer: (benefits vary based on FT, PT, or On-Call status)
- Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
- Paid time off -including 11 Holidays (8 hours per holiday)
- Participation in the AVMAC LLC 401(k) plan
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. AVMAC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace and affirm equal opportunity for all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law, including affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans.
