Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This positionis responsible forthe following: Other duties may be assigned.
Perform electrical repairandmaintenancesuch asassembleinstalltest ormaintainelectrical or electronic wiring equipment appliances apparatus or fixturesfor ships bargesequipmentand repair and install telephone systems.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical components systems and equipment.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems apparatus or components using test equipment and hand tools tolocatethe cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Advisesupervision and/or Safety Department on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
Determinetheappropriate methodandrequiredequipmentrequiredfor proper electrical repair.
May berequiredto install conduits run wire andterminating.
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.
Maytrain workers to installmaintain or repair electrical wiring equipment or fixtureswhenappropriate.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints todeterminethe location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Able tooperateshipboardswitchgear.
Mayassistduring emergencies by operating floodlights or generators placing flares or driving needed vehicles.
Required Education & Experience:
A minimumofaHighschooldiplomaor .
Experience/knowledge of electrical circuitry.
Industrial and/or marine Electrical experience preferred.
1stClass: 3-5 years
2ndClass: 1-3 years
Maintain current electricians licensetomeet governmental regulations (if applicable).
Working Conditions:
Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.
Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment.
Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
Aboard ships both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.
Must be able to stand andoperateequipment forup to four continuous hours.
The work requireslong periodsof sitting in awkward positions standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles bending overcrouchingand climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding ladders and internal barge and boat structural members.
Necessary Equipment Operation:
Operation of volt/ohm meter amp meter megger and voltage recorder.
Various hand and power tools.
Forklift
Manlift
Special Skills:
Ability to read and interpret blueprints sketchesdrawingsand technical manuals(i.e.:electricalschematics.).
Perform basic mathematical functions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance anda strongteam player.
Capability to coordinate work with supervisors andotherforeman.
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Commitment to company values and safetyprogram.
It is the individual responsibility of every employee tomaintaina current awareness and understanding ofappropriate regulations internalpoliciesand procedures and to comply fully with those regulationspoliciesand procedures.
* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email: emailprotected. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail: emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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