1st Class Maintenance Electrician: 2nd Shift (Job ID: 1163)

Colonna's Shipyard • Norfolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a 1st Class Maintenance Electrician to support maintenance operations on Second Shift in our Shipyard in Norfolk, VA.
Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials, and operation principles of electrical equipment under direction of supervisor.
Ensure compliance of OSHA, company, and customer safety requirements concerning work assignments.
Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment not limited to AC/DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, electrical motors, lighting, alarm circuits, cables, and connectors.
Install and connect facility lighting and equipment circuits using conduit, hangers, and building wire.
Coordinate preventative maintenance to ensure downtime for repairs is minimized.
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.
Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and other drawings to complete assigned tasks properly.
Identify and categorize cables by type, number of conductors, and wire size.
Adjust, align, or replace components of motors, generators, and alternators not limited to bearing, centrifugal switches, brushes, and diodes.
Test electrical characteristics such as voltage construct instrument panels using hand tools, ruler, dividers, and power drills, following specifications.
Enter work areas via ladder, stairs, gangways with tool bags and necessary equipment.
Become familiar with shipboard electrical operations as necessary.
Disconnect and reconnect motors and electrical equipment.
Notify supervisors of potentially dangerous electrical equipment and corrective actions taken
Control cost in assigned area of responsibility.
Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates.

Requirements

• Must have at least seven (7) years of experience as an electrician.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and understand simple schematics and blueprints.
• Must have 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.
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of AC and DC power and control of same.
• Must be able to accurately perform component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose problems on the first attempt.
• Must be able to assist with the performance of on-site electrical service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs, connectorization, and system configuration validation.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain DBIDS preferred.
• Maritime experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials, and operation principles of electrical equipment under direction of supervisor.
• Ensure compliance of OSHA, company, and customer safety requirements concerning work assignments.
• Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment not limited to AC/DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, electrical motors, lighting, alarm circuits, cables, and connectors.
• Install and connect facility lighting and equipment circuits using conduit, hangers, and building wire.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance to ensure downtime for repairs is minimized.
• 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.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and other drawings to complete assigned tasks properly.
• Identify and categorize cables by type, number of conductors, and wire size.
• Adjust, align, or replace components of motors, generators, and alternators not limited to bearing, centrifugal switches, brushes, and diodes.
• Test electrical characteristics such as voltage construct instrument panels using hand tools, ruler, dividers, and power drills, following specifications.
• Enter work areas via ladder, stairs, gangways with tool bags and necessary equipment.
• Become familiar with shipboard electrical operations as necessary.
• Disconnect and reconnect motors and electrical equipment.
• Notify supervisors of potentially dangerous electrical equipment and corrective actions taken
• Control cost in assigned area of responsibility.
• Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates.

Benefits

• Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees