Engineering Technician-Electrical (Job ID: 4680)

Engineering Technician-Electrical

This role is contingent and based on customer approval and candidate fulfillment of pre hire duties.

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for an Engineering Technician-Electrical who will be key support to the Elevator Support Unit (ESU) Technical repair support.
• Located in Newport News, VA

Job Description:

• Work as part of a small team. When not working in the primary specialty they will be required to assist other trades specialties in the performance of their work including by not limited to standing fire watch / safety watch.
• Provide technical support as required to ships force for the assessment, fault isolation, repair, and final adjustment of specific items of the ESU team . Perform on board US Naval vessels located at Newport News Shipbuilding.
• Support shall include repair support by JSNs, On the Job Training (OJT), logistics support/review/validations, material condition assessments and quality assurance.
• Update and maintain configuration and availability report database systems.
• Develop or update on board training and curriculum and conduct instruction to Sailors onboard U.S. Naval Aircraft Carriers.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma and at least 8 years of experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of naval or marine propulsion hull, mechanical, electrical or electronic systems. An Associate Degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of technician experience
• Must have Elevator repair/maintenance exprience.
• Must have shipboard electrical repair and testing experience.
• Must have experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or other mechanical technical data pertaining to the construction and operation of naval hull, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
• Must have 5 years of experience with shipboard Electrical maintenance and repair on U.S. Aircraft Carriers (CVN).

Desired Qualifications:

• Desired Two years’ experience in a position of team leader or supervisor of subordinate work groups.

Security Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background security check for access to the shipyard.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional Travel-Less than 10% travel
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive motion, climbing, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and visual acuity (depth perception)
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Subject to all physical conditions related to performing shipboard maintenance.
• Able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes of no less than 30 pounds.
• Able to work aboard ships in a shipyard environment under industrial conditions.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, and in confined spaces.
• Individual may be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases, various cleaning solutions, and solvents requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include a respirator.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).