We have an exciting opportunity for three Electricians in Norfolk, VA with one of our Clients in the Ship Repair Industry.
Qualifications:
- Must have at least five years of experience as an electrician in the maritime industry.
- Must be familiar and able to understand NAVSEA Standard Items.
- 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.)
- 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.
- Familiar with a variety of engine room and ship's electrical systems.
- Must be able to expertly perform installation, repair, overhaul, or modification of shipboard items or in shop to electrical or electromechanical systems and components.
- Accurately perform component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose problems first time thorough.
- Able to assist with the performance of on-site electrical service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs, connectorization, and system configuration validation.
Essential Duties & Functions:
- Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment under direction of supervisor.
- Ensure compliance of OSHA, USCG, ABS, U.S. Navy and company safety requirements concerning work assignments
- Prepare and install equipment or system alterations in accordance with the technical specifications.
- Maintain and repair electrical and electro-mechanical systems of ferries, dredges, and all other marine vessels.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints, planning, laying-out and installing equipment and cabling.
- 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 between boxes.
- Repair/Replace cables and connectors.
- Install, maintain, and repair AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting and alarm circuits, electronic equipment and cables.
- Disconnect and reconnect motors and electrical equipment.
- Adjust/align or replace components of motors, generators, and alternators such as bearings, centrifugal switches, brushes, diodes, etc.
- Install conduit to bulkheads with brackets and screws, using hand tools, and threads wires through conduit to terminals, such as connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, and switch panels.
- Perform maintenance and repair of generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarm and lighting circuits.
- Identify various cables by cable types, number of conductors and wire size.
- Remove and install cables found overhead (ceiling), along a bulkhead (wall) or underneath deck (floor)- cable runs may range from a few feet to more than a thousand feet. Assistance during the cable runs varies according to the cable size, length of the run, and physical difficulty.
- Test electrical characteristics such as voltage construct instrument panels, using hand tools, rulers, dividers, and power drills, following specification.
- Board ships via stairs, ladders, and gangways with tool bags and needed equipment.
HOURS:
- First shift starts at 6AM. May work 8,10 or 12 hours shifts.
PAY:
- Local (Preferred): Up to $30/hour
- Non-Local: Up to $27.31 + Per Diem
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