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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Location
Norfolk, VA
Skills
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Mining Equipment and Machineryunmatched
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)unmatched
OSHAunmatched
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Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
System Validationunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
United States Coast Guard (USCG)unmatched
United States Navy (USN)unmatched
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