Marine Shipboard Electrician

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Marine Shipboard Electrician to support a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting shipboard electrical systems, especially motor control centers.

Key responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, repairs, and testing on shipboard motor control centers and associated control systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose faults in electrical systems, including control panels and power generation equipment.
• Align, maintain, and repair wiring, switchboards, distribution and power generation systems.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to minimize operational disruption.
• Read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and blueprints for installations and adjustments.

Required profile

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent.
• At least two years of electrical maintenance experience in marine or industrial settings.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid passport for at least one year and ability to obtain required visas and clearances.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in austere environments.

Required skills

• Motor control center operations and troubleshooting.
• Low and medium voltage systems.
• Electrical motors, switchboards, and controllers.
• Technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.