3-6 years of experience in shipboard electrical installations; or completion of a formal related course of study through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program or an apprenticeship program AND 1-5 years of experience in shipboard electrical installations.
Advanced experience with Voltmeters, Ammeters, Ohmmeters, Megohmmeters, (ET2 only) Light Loss meters, (E2 only) OTDRs, (ET2 only) Visual Fault Locators (VFLs); and general hand tools, such as screwdrivers, wire strippers, crimp tools, wrenches, knives, pliers, drills, and saws.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, written technical instructions and manuals.
Ability to design, draw and explain simple circuit sketches and wiring diagrams, and determine material and labor requirements to implement the design.
Ability to read and understand material safety data sheets (SDS).
Possess an understanding of electrical theory.
Ability to independently and correctly wire complex devices, such as large terminal boxes, IC switchboards, power load centers, computer switches and servers, equipment racks, etc.
Graduate of a NAVSEA approved Cableway Installation and Inspection course.
Graduate of a Copper Connector Fabricator course (32 hour) that meets the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-73 and MIL-STD-2003-5.
(ET2 only) Full competency in Navy shipboard fiber optic methods and is currently, or has previously been, certified under NAVSEA Drawing 8477552B, which meets the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-123 and MIL-STD-1678.