Construction Electricians (CE's) build, maintain, and operate power production facilities and electrical distribution systems for Naval installations. This is a 5 year enlistment program.
The duties performed by CEs include:
- installing, maintaining and repairing telephone systems and high and low voltage electrical power distribution networks, both overhead and underground;
- splicing and laying cables, erecting poles, stringing wires and installing transformers and distribution panels;
- installing, repairing and maintaining street lighting, fire alarm, public address, inter-office and telephone switchboard systems;
- installing, maintaining and repairing interior wiring for lighting and electrical equipment;
- working with batteries, electric motors, relays, solenoids and switches;
- operating electrical generators;
- reading and interpreting blueprints and preparing sketches for projects;
- making estimates of material, labor, and equipment requirements.
Qualifications and Interests
Construction Electricians must be proficient with tools, equipment and machines and be able to climb to the top of a 35-foot wooden pole, using gaffs (metal spikes on climbing boots). The climber must attach a safety strap, circle 360 degrees both ways, disengage the safety strap and descend the pole within a six-minute time limit. The poles do not have steps or pegs. All CE's are required to use lineman's equipment to climb poles and towers.
Other important qualifications include knowledge of algebra, a good memory, resourcefulness and curiosity. It is also important that they be able to do detailed work and repetitive tasks, and keep accurate records. They must be able to get along with people and work well as team members. Helpful characteristics include above speaking and writing skills and good physical condition. Normal hearing, color perception, and corrected vision to 20/20 are required.
Working Environment
CEs may work in a variety of conditions, independently or as members of a large team. Their many different duties may be performed in climates ranging from tropical to arctic.
CE - Construction Electrician
Construction Electricians install and repair interior wiring, overhead and underground primary and secondary distribution systems using conduit, raceways and direct burial cable. Install, operate and service electrical equipment; climb poles and towers utilizing lineman's equipment; attach and service electrical equipment, (i.e. transformers, switching and protective devices, motors, motor controllers, portable generators and their distribution systems, telephones and their systems, and interior, exterior security and portable lighting systems).
Prepare progress reports, time records, construction schedules and material, labor, tool and equipment estimates for construction projects. Act as a project supervisor and trainer.
These duties include problems solving, planning, estimating, scheduling, cost control and personnel management. As a project manager they are responsible for the planning, staffing, directing and control of multiple construction projects. They ensure compliance with specifications, code requirements, plans and contracts. Maintain individual combat readiness and perform tasks required in combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations.
Security Clearance Requirement: None
Other Requirements
- 60 month service obligation
- Must have normal color perception
- 20/20 correctable vision
Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating
- First Sea Tour: 48 months
- First Shore Tour: 36 months
- Second Sea Tour: 42 months
- Second Shore Tour: 36 months
- Third Sea Tour: 36 months
- Third Shore Tour: 36 months
- Fourth Sea Tour: 36 months
- Forth Shore Tour: 36 months
Note: Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement.
** Note: CE and UT combine at paygrade E-9 to the rating of Master Chief Utilitiesman (UCCM).
110125-N-8816D-017 CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (Jan. 21, 2011) Construction Electrician Constructionman Zachary Snyder, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, sets up an electrical distribution box during a field training exercise. The assembly and disassembly of the bridge was one of many construction projects completed during the exercise, where the battalion trained and was evaluated on defensive operations and completion of construction projects in a tactical environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan C. Delcore/Released)
110202-N-2218S-073 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 2, 2011) Construction Electrician 2nd Class Marvin George, left, and Engineering Aide Constructionman Andrew Chubb, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 review blue prints at a construction site. NMCB-11 is building a Fleet Industrial Supply Center office on Azuma Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Ryan Smith/Released)
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