Electrician

The Electrician is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, contested or uncontested environments.

The Electrician is responsible for maintaining, operating and repairing the ship’s electrical system, machinery and equipment. This includes but is not limited to the ship’s service generators, emergency generators, main and auxiliary switchboards, emergency switchboards, lighting and power distribution panels, power and control transformers, motor controllers and soft start controllers, dial telephone and sound powered phone systems, 1MC and associated loudspeaker and hailing systems, internal and external lighting circuits, general alarm systems and batteries, ground detection systems, metering and monitoring circuits and the various electric motors found onboard. The Electrician must be proficient in the use of common power tools and light machine shop equipment such as drill presses, pedestal grinders and arbor presses, etc.; and in the performance of fire drills and damage control drills, and in taking initiative to perform emergency drills as required. When assigned to a ship the Electrician must have a thorough understanding of special characteristics of each ship’s electrical system and special features that may be present for use in emergencies. The Electrician is also responsible for supervising any Second Electricians that may be assigned to the ship. The Electrician assists, observes and performs “Quality Assurance” on work done by shipyard or other shore side repair people, as directed. The Electrician is proficient and skilled in the use of all common shipboard hand tools such as but not limited to; wrenches, pliers, chisels, hammers, saws, hand grinders, files, pneumatic and hydraulically powered tools, chain hoists and hydraulic jacks, etc. The Electrician effectively uses these tools in the repair, maintenance and installation of new parts to shipboard electrical equipment and machinery. The Electrician is capable of researching part’s information and using the ship’s supply system to obtain any repair parts required to complete the job. The incumbent prepares work lists and job orders for subordinates and assists the Chief Engineer in drafting voyage repair requests. The Electrician maintains accurate machinery history reports in the shipboard SAMM system. Carries out EEO policies and communicates support of these policies to subordinates. Ensures continuing application and compliance with EEO laws, regulations and policies. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Everything in this Position Description is considered to be an essential function of this position. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain:

1. U.S. Passport with a minimum of seven months of expiration date.
2. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC) with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration.
3. United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date.

Position Specific Requirements:

1. MMC endorsement(s): Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED):
   • QMED - Any Engine Rating (“Any” indicates mariner holds ALL Unlicensed Engine Department Ratings i.e. Fireman/Watertender, Oiler, Junior Engineer, Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer AND Pumpman/Machinist)) OR
   • QMED - Electrician
   • QMED - Electrician/Refrigeration Engineer

NOTE: Due to often strenuous shipboard duties and extended periods at sea, all applicants must meet MSC medical requirements. Any applicants applying for positions that would require them to work aloft will be required to meet specific weight restrictions in order to be considered for employment as a civil service mariner. (Human Resources Advisory 2013 – 3 Physical Requirements for Personnel in Connection with the use FPAS.)

To earn the highest rating possible, you are encouraged to submit detailed information of the knowledge, skills, and abilities. Related MSC, military, and/or commercial experience, etc., will also be part of the rating process