Electrician 1st Class ID: 588
11 days ago
Newport News
Summary: Under limited or no supervision, performs in a variety of complex electrical trade functions such as the rip out, 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 Electrical Supervisor., • Coordinates the efforts of other trades during an installation, modification, or repair operations., • Performs component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose the problem and provide most cost-effective recommendation for completing repairs., • Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Level-1 material controls., • Performs rip out, installation, repair, overhaul, or modification in place or in shop to electronic or electromechanical 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 supervisor 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 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded., • Performs rip out, installation, repair, overhaul, or modification shipboard or in shop to electrical or electromechanical 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, power distribution panels, and any electrical item in the yard., • Performs Electrical Testing using multimeter, meggers, amp meters, 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 cableway installation, banding, cable tag installation and MCT assembly., • 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., • 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., • Ability to read reference drawings., • Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise., • 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 50lbs 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., • Wire strippers, • Side Cutters (Dikes), • Sta-Kon Crimping Tool, • Needle nose pliers, • Vice Grips, • Channel locks, • Adjustable wrenches, • Wrench set up to 1", • Socket set up to 1", • Allen wrench set up to 3/8", • Ball pen hammer and center punch, • Flashlight, • Tape measure or stick rule, • Assorted Screwdrivers, • Fuse pullers, • Knife, razor, or electricians' knife, • Pen and pencils To apply for this position, go here: Employment Application - Fairlead Integrated