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Electrician

Akima

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Public Trust
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Construction/Facilities
Suffolk, VA (On-Site/Office)

Seeking highly skilled and autonomous Marine Electricians to support a temporary surge for the CVN-74 project. This role requires high-caliber technicians capable of executing complex shipboard electrical tasks with minimal supervision. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced shipyard environment and delivering high-level technical expertise to meet critical project milestones for our partner, SRC.

Responsibilities

  • Read, interpret, and execute tasks based on complex shipboard electrical drawings and technical manuals.
  • Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of shipboard electrical systems in accordance with NAVSEA standards and SRC project requirements.
  • Work autonomously to complete assigned work packages, ensuring all tasks meet rigorous quality and safety standards.
  • Collaborate effectively with SRC leadership and on-site project managers to ensure seamless integration with the existing team.
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues and provide solutions-oriented feedback to supervisors when obstacles arise.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a Marine Electrician, specifically within a naval shipyard environment (CVN experience highly preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with little to no direct supervision.
  • Expert proficiency in reading and interpreting shipboard electrical schematics and blueprints.
  • Prior experience supporting SRC or similar high-impact naval maintenance programs is a significant plus.
  • Must be able to pass necessary background checks for shipyard access.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust.
  • Must possess a strong commitment to maritime safety protocols.
  • Willingness to work temporary surge hours as required by the CVN-74 project schedule.

Desired Qualification:
  • Secret clearance or higher is an asset.

Job ID

2026-21720
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Truestone, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Truestone provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.

As a Truestone employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.
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