Purpose:
Nationwide Skilled trades is seeking a qualified 1st class Maintenance Electrician to support the Facilities departments at a local Shipyard in Norfolk, VA.
Job Description:
- Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials, and operation principles of electrical equipment under direction of supervisor.
- Ensure compliance of OSHA, company, and customer safety requirements concerning work assignments.
- Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment not limited to AC/DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, electrical motors, lighting, alarm circuits, cables, and connectors.
- Install and connect facility lighting and equipment circuits using conduit, hangers, and building wire.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance to ensure downtime for repairs is minimized.
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas; and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits.
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and other drawings to complete assigned tasks properly.
- Identify and categorize cables by type, number of conductors, and wire size.
- Adjust, align, or replace components of motors, generators, and alternators not limited to bearing, centrifugal switches, brushes, and diodes.
- Test electrical characteristics such as voltage construct instrument panels using hand tools, ruler, dividers, and power drills, following specifications.
- Enter work areas via ladder, stairs, gangways with tool bags and necessary equipment.
- Become familiar with shipboard electrical operations as necessary.
- Disconnect and reconnect motors and electrical equipment.
- Notify supervisors of potentially dangerous electrical equipment and corrective actions taken
- Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates.
Qualifications:
- Must have at least seven (5) years of experience as an electrician.
- Must be able to read, interpret, and understand simple schematics and blueprints.
- Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade. (i.e., flukes, meggers, temp sensors, drills, blast machines, grinders, test panels.)
- Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of wire sizes and capacity of each.
- Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of AC and DC power and control of same.
- Must be able to accurately perform component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose problems on the first attempt.
- Must be able to assist with the performance of on-site electrical service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs, connectorization, and system configuration validation.
- Must be able to work effectively with others.
- Must have regular, reliable attendance.
Security Requirements:
- Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.
- Position requires US Citizenship.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
- While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
Nationwide Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law. About Nationwide Skilled Trades, Inc. Nationwide Skilled Trades is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high performing talent who are passionate in what they do. Our employees are the driving force behind our success and reputation for providing top talent amongst skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen to the clients that we serve. Fundamental to our culture, is an unwavering commitment to ethics and values.
