• Norfolk, VA
  • $30 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for three Electricians in Norfolk, VA with one of our Clients in the Ship Repair Industry.
 
Qualifications: 
  • At least five years of experience as an electrician in the maritime industry.
  • 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.)
  • Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of wire sizes and capacity of each.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of AC and DC power and control of same.
  • Must be familiar with a variety of engine room and ship's electrical systems.
  • 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.
  • 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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Numbers & Facts

LocationNorfolk, VA

Skills

  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Circuit Breakersunmatched
  • Drill and Blastunmatched
  • Drilling Equipmentunmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Electromechanical Systemsunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Mining Equipment and Machineryunmatched
  • Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)unmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • System Validationunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • United States Coast Guard (USCG)unmatched
  • United States Navy (USN)unmatched

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