Electrical Engineering Technician jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Elevators, Electrical Engineering Technician

 The GBS Group has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician. As an Air Systems Electrical   Engineering Technician with GBS, you will work both independently and with a team of professional engineers and technicians at MARMC on complex projects related to Naval ship systems platforms. The position will provide system troubleshooting and repair and assessments of equipment. Demonstrated experience with the electrical operation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and assessment of US Navy Auxiliary equipment to include, but not limited to: Cargo/Weapons Elevators, Aircraft Elevators, Deck Edge Doors, Hanger Bay Divisional Doors, Vertical Package Conveyors, 5-inch Ammunition Strikedown Equipment, CIWS Mount Skipboxes, and other assigned equipment as directed. Additionally, the contractor shall be familiar with elevator, door, and conveyor terminologies. This includes the terms defined and applied in the following: Naval Ships’ Technical Manual (NSTM) Chapters 772, 700, 588, 572, 300, MIL-E-17807, Common Assessment Procedures, Systems Operability Tests, and applicable portions of the General Specifications for Overhaul (GSO). Specialized experience shall be demonstrated in troubleshooting and assessment of US Navy elevator equipment in the official capacity of a SME for either a US Naval Engineering Activity, OEM, or industrial/commercial activity.

Elevators, Electrical Engineering Technician responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct specified engineering/technical evaluations and perform equipment functional checks.
• Perform troubleshooting, testing, analysis, operational oversight, maintenance oversight, diagnose operational faults for installed US Navy systems specified in the requirements.
• Provide training to ship’s force personnel as an integral part of every shipboard task in the operation, repair, maintenance, and logistics support of the listed systems.
• Provide support for shipboard Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) tasks including, but not limited to, Total Ship Readiness Assessments (TSRA), Combat Systems Command Control Communications and Computer Readiness assessment (C5RA), Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) programs, and Fleet Tech Assist (FTA) events. 

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must possess the following professional experience and qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience on applicable systems.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Navy assessment programs, ship visit procedures, and post-visit reporting methods.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, assessing, and inspecting shipboard systems and equipment.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for identifying causes of equipment casualties.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret wiring diagrams, control schematics, and piping drawings.
• Demonstrated recent experience (within two years) maintaining and operating the systems listed in system requirements section.
• Demonstrated computer/laptop hardware and software proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), necessary for compiling information and developing reports as required by the respective C250 Branch Head.
• Provide strong organizational and technical skills and the ability to perform detail-oriented work. Furthermore, the contractor shall be self-motivated, customer oriented, possess strong analytic and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Possess the ability to review, update, and close assigned jobs in the prescribed government database.

EEO Statement

The GBS Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employee who feels that he or she is or has been the victim of illegal discrimination or violation of this policy should immediately notify the Chief Administrative Officer or Human Resources. Employees may file a legitimate or good faith discrimination complaint without being subject to reprisal.