Electrician Journeyman

Job Location: San Diego (Chula Vista, CA) 

Job Schedule: 5/40 

Job Description: 

The Marine Electrician Journeyman performs installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing and repair of electrical systems and equipment aboard U.S Navy vessels and other marine platforms. This position works from electrical drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and specifications to support ship repair, modernization, overhaul, and new construction projects. The Marine Electrician Journeyman ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Navy standards, shipyard procedures, and applicable electrical codes. 

The ideal candidate has experience working in shipyards, aboard military vessels, and possesses strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, motors, switchboards, lighting systems, power distribution equipment and control circuits. 

Essential Functions: 

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair shipboard electrical systems and equipment. 
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.  
• Install, route, terminate, and test electrical cables, wiring, and associated components. 
• Perform troubleshooting and fault isolation on AC and DC electrical systems.  
• Inspect, repair, and replace motors, generators, transformers, switchboards, motor controllers, and power distribution equipment.  
• Conduct electrical testing using multimeters, megohmmeters, continuity testers, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Install and maintain lighting systems, communication systems, alarm systems, and auxiliary shipboard equipment. 
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with Navy specifications and maintenance procedures. 
• Ensure all work complies with NAVSEA standards, OSHA regulations, and company safety policies.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to supervisors and project management.
• Work effectively in confined spaces, elevated locations, and aboard vessels under construction, repair, or overhaul.  
• Collaborate with other trades, supervisors, inspectors, and ship's force personnel to complete projects on schedule.  
• Document completed work, inspections, testing results, and material usage as required. 
• Support shipboard system testing, dock trials, and sea trials when required. 
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• May lead or mentor apprentices and helper-level electricians. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2 years of Journeyman experience in Naval ships.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical manuals.
• Must pass a basic Journeyman test.
• Ability to obtain Naval Base and shipyard access.
• Knowledge of Naval electrical systems.
• Ability to pass background screening and drug testing requirements. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding. 
• Work in confined spaces, tanks, bilges, and other restricted-access areas.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull material and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach for extended periods.
• Work on vessel in dry dock and pier side. 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $54,400 MIN - $76,880 MAX. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $54,400 MIN - $76,880 MAX. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.