Experienced Engineering Technician - Newport News, United States - Serco North America

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Position Description:

If you love engaging in manual projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you Serco is hiring a Experienced Engineering Technician to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US.

Navy with equipment, and C5ISR system installations located in the beautiful surrounds of Newport News, Virginia.

You will also play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations, which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.


In this role, you will:

  • Receive initial instructions and equipment requirements as needed; performs recurring work independently; work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions including troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
  • Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed such as: Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment.
  • Gather and maintains specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.; performs computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plots data and draws simple curves and graphs.
  • Perform simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operates and adjusts simple test equipment; records test data.

Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain and active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening
  • The ability to obtain an OSHA 10 certification
  • The ability to get respirator qualified and wear PPE throughout the work shift.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in electrical work in a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of Shipboard experience.
  • Experience managing a crew of various trades people)
  • A combination of experience in the following areas:
  • Competency attaching fiber optic, RJ-45, DB type connectors
  • Read drawings (Tradesman level)
  • QCI instruct of lower techs
  • Implement safety program/SRAR Qual/CP
  • Prelim QA testing, MCTs, space closeouts
  • Multipin competent
  • Elec testing reqs, i.e. ground checks, RSPT testing
  • Layout & cutting of electrical enclosures, electrical hookups & multiple meter knowledge
  • Reading drawings (Apprentice level)
  • Band/pack MCTs/RISE
  • Layout & mount small equipment as needed
  • Basic knowledge of tools, QA documents, meter
  • Safety: Actively participates in safety surveillances & walkthrus
  • Familiarization with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation
  • The ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.
  • Attention to safety, which is critical
  • The ability and willing to travel up to 10% to various work sites
  • The ability to travel to Newport News, VA

Additional desired experience and skills:

  • An active DoD Secret clearance
  • An OSHA Certification
  • Fiber optic certification
If you are interested in supporting and working with our team across the globe on a passionate, talented, and diverse Serco team

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply


Company Overview:
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc.

In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation.

We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.


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