Electrician - General Dynamics Electric Boat

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking electricians to join our North Kingstown, RI team! 

 

Become a part of the team at Electric Boat, where we take pride in building the worlds' most advanced submarines!

 

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription coverage
• 401K plan 
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift 
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities 

Electrician Responsibilities:

• Fabricate and install wire-way hangers, stud shooting, install bulkhead stuffing tubes and various sizes and types of cables for lighting, communications, control, power, electronics, nuclear and weapons systems
• Installation of components (terminal boxes, switches, controllers, wiring harnesses, cabinets etc.) for the various electrical systems
• Install main power switchboards and electrical nuclear equipment, cut in and hookup cables for installed components and installation and hook-up of ship's lighting
• Install / build and test fiber optic systems

No electrical license required.

 

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience or training  
• Ability to frequently carry up to 25 lbs. and push/pull more than 25 lbs.
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• Electrical/electronics trade experience or training
• Blueprint/electrical schematic reading and interpretation 
• Ability to interpret electrical and shipyard procedures, electrical schematics, technical  manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Military/Navy experience 

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily