Engineering Technician (Electrical)

$41,600 - $49,920/Yr

Avmac - Chesapeake, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chesapeake, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Engineering Technician (Electrical) at AVMAC LLC is responsible for providing technical oversight, quality assurance surveillance, and administrative reporting in accordance with NAVSEA 9090-310 and Navy Standard Items as outlined in the Government's Statement of Work. This role involves a variety of tasks including oversight of contracted labor and hands-on assistance for Flight Deck Aviation Certifications (AVCERT) related work. The technician will engage in troubleshooting, repair, refurbishment, and replacement of electrical components, ensuring that all work meets the required standards and specifications. Key responsibilities include securing electrical connections, identifying, tagging, disconnecting, and removing Aircraft Power Cables, and recording electrical hook-up data. The technician will conduct visual inspections of cables, perform necessary repairs or replacements, and reinstall cables using retained hook-up data. Additionally, the role requires troubleshooting and repairing power panels or controllers, conducting cableway inspections, and ensuring the integrity of cable penetrations to maintain watertight conditions. The technician will also provide oversight and hands-on experience for various electrical service stations and systems, including 400HZ and 28VDC Aircraft and Helicopter Electrical Service Stations (AESS/HESS). This includes managing electrical and mechanical upgrades for Large Amphib-class ships and Hangar Bay lighting installations compatible with Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS). The technician must maintain tool accountability, adhere to safety procedures, and coordinate with ship's force personnel to ensure efficient maintenance operations. The role may involve some travel to support maintenance operations as directed by the Program/Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical oversight and quality assurance surveillance in accordance with NAVSEA 9090-310 and Navy Standard Items.
• Oversees contracted labor and provides hands-on assistance for Flight Deck Aviation Certifications (AVCERT) related work.
• Secures electrical connections, identifies, tags, disconnects, and removes Aircraft Power Cables, recording electrical hook-up data.
• Conducts visual inspections of cables and performs repairs or replacements as necessary.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, refurbishes, or builds and replaces power panels or controllers according to specifications.
• Performs cableway inspections before, during, and after work on various systems as per DOD-STD-2003 NAVY ESPIM.
• Removes unused or broken stuffing tubes and welds inserts in place as required.
• Inspects cable penetrations for structural integrity and repairs or replaces as necessary to ensure watertight conditions.
• Provides oversight and hands-on experience for 400HZ and 28VDC Aircraft and Helicopter Electrical Service Stations (AESS/HESS).
• Coordinates and supports all required maintenance actions with the AVMAC LLC Program/Project Manager.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• At least 6-8 years of experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair procedures.
• NAVSEA Cableway Certification is required.
• Possess extensive knowledge of electrical theory and shipboard electrical troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, blueprints, and schematics is essential.
• Ability to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access.

Nice-to-haves

• NAVSEA Fiber Optic Certification (preferred).
• Experience in managing maintenance operations and coordinating with contractors.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance