Electrician l

Basic Purpose and Function:

This skilled position is responsible for installations, repair wirings, fixtures, and equipment for all electrical services aboard ships and in shipyard facilities while following blueprints and wiring diagrams. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, determine the operating errors' root causes and fixes the errors.
• Repairs controllers, internal components, or systems using job-specific tools.
• Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop, evaluate, and implement solutions.
• Observes gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machines are functioning correctly.
• Determines how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Visually discriminate color, specifically, match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Understands electrical machines and tools, including their use, repair, and maintenance.
• Understands various power applications and how to connect equipment safely.
• Understands the various voltages & amperages explicitly used in marine settings.
• Understands and works with both Alternating Current and Direct Current systems.
• Works at all height levels (high and low).
• Works in confined and enclosed spaces.
• Works in inclement weather conditions.
• Works non-standard work hours, as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Education and Experience:

• Applicants with three (3+) years of maritime electrical experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of blueprints preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical machines and tools, including their use, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote security for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Candidates must be able to pass a qualification test prior to being considered for hire.
• Should have a working knowledge of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items.
• Working knowledge of local NAVSEA Standard Items, specifically Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC).

Major Responsibility (Functions/Duties):

• Pulls fasteners and cables through cableways and devices, such as connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators and power panels. 
• Strips insulation from wires and solders ends to terminals using stripping pliers and soldering iron. 
• Connects power-supply circuits to radio, radar, sonar, fire control, and other electronic equipment. 
• Tests electrical characteristics, such as voltage, and resistance, keep in circuits using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators. 
• Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures based on job specifications and local codes. 
• Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. 
• Tests electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures to ensure compatibility and safety of system. 
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustments or repairs and ensures compliance with codes. 
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems or components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. 
• Works from ladders, scaffolds, or Aerial Work Platform (AWP) to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces
• Repairs or replaces wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools or power tools. 
• Assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. 
• Pulls, routes, and bands cables.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Understands and follows Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Understands and follows the Work Authorization (WAF) process.
• Must follow all Hot Work procedures. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/Disabled