Electrician II (EAP)
Job ID: 2026-189
Date Posted: 2026-05-19T00:00:00
Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Epsilon Systems is seeking a Full Time Electrician II for the Engineering and Advanced Products division located in Portsmouth, VA.

Summary: Performs a variety of complex electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of electronics and/or electrical equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy onboard U.S. vessels/government installations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Production Manager. Once assigned reports directly to the project Foreman in the performance of his/her responsibilities.

• Performs component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose the problem and provide most cost-effective recommendation for completing repairs.

• Performs and/or verifies mechanical alignments.

• Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Level-1 material controls in accordance with Epsilon Systems Instructions.

• Performs installation, repair, overhaul or modification in place or in shop to electronic or electro mechanical systems and components (e.g.; controllers, switches, pumps, etc.).

• Assists with the performance of on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.

• Prepares and installs equipment or system alterations (e.g.; TEMPALTs, SHIPALTs, ORDALTs, etc.) IAW the directives (i.e.; instructions, drawings, Technical Manuals, MILSPECs, etc.).

• Notifies Foreman of any unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e.; repair, modification, etc.).

• Maintains good housekeeping practices; turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.

• Strictly adheres to corporate, federal, state and local safety regulations. Ensures that all Epsilon Systems Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded.

• Performs installation, repair, overhaul or modification shipboard or in shop to electrical or electro mechanical systems and components.

• Performs component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose problems.

• Ensures that all requirements and detailed repair procedures and instructions are followed according to the company's work instructions, work packages, management guidance to complete the production operations.

• Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, inspects and tests electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices.

• Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment, and uses a variety of electrician's hand tools to measure and test instruments.

• Follows blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to shipboard requirements.

• Troubleshoots motor controllers, control panels, and power distribution panels.

• Performs Electrical Testing using multimeter, miggers, ampmeters, load banks.

• Assembles multi-pin connectors and fiber optic connections.

• Installs and seats brushes for AC and DC motors / generators.

• Completes inspection and resurfacing of commutators and slip rings.

• Performs work outside of trade if necessary.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or vocational training.

• At least 5 years’ experience as a marine electrician.

• Understands and is familiar with NAVSEA Standard items.

• Follows NAVSEA Standard Items.

• Experienced in the performance of Energized Circuit work. Basic knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory, power generation, control and distribution.

• Qualified in a minimum two of the following processes copper multi-pin connector assembly or repair. Fiber Optic connector assembly, repair. and testing/ troubleshooting. Soldering of electrical/Electronic components. Electrical design, diagraming. ESD handling and workmanship experience.

• Possess 32 hours classroom training plus 40 hours on-the-job training in Cat5/6, Coax, Triax and Multi-pin connector fabrication and inspection, qualified to MIL-STD-2003-5B (SH)

• Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.

• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

• Ability to obtain access to military and government installations worldwide.

• Ability to travel required.

ADA Notations:

• Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional and loud noises.

• Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships).

• Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight.

• Must have manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp, manipulate, assemble small objects.

• Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

• Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.

• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.