Electrician Maintenance

Scientific Research Corporation • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Performing installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for the generation, distribution or utilization of electric energy (lighting, generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems) Working from blueprints or drawings to troubleshoot electrical systems Working from computations of working standards relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment Following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications Using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment Planning layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on applicable specifications and standards Connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components Testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devises, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system Using a variety of tools or equipment such as measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps Inspecting electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, to ensure compliance with standards Preparing sketches or following blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to safety codes Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Working from ladders or scaffolds to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures Diagnosing and repairing/replacing faulty electronic components using electronic test equipment and hand tools Planning layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical components onboard Navy vessels #LI-JC1

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and four+ years work-related experience
• Electrical experience in the commercial, industrial, or marine fields
• Must pass employer performance tests and IAW standard governmental agencies certifications
• Must maintain Association of Boards of Certifications (ABC), International Maritime Certification Institute (IMCI), or American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) certification; or have completed equivalent Military “A” school in the field of electrical maintenance and have held the applicable NEC/MOS
• Must be able to read marine blue prints and work from standard and metric specifications
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must be able to apply the craft, vocational or administrative skills, and methods taught in specialized training and or learned through formal apprenticeships; other important skills include manual skills
• May be required to hold electrician's license

Nice To Haves

• Desired certifications: NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E
• NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST)
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
• Formal apprenticeships
• American Red Cross CPR

Responsibilities

• Performing installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for the generation, distribution or utilization of electric energy (lighting, generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems)
• Working from blueprints or drawings to troubleshoot electrical systems
• Working from computations of working standards relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment
• Following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications
• Using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment
• Planning layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on applicable specifications and standards
• Connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devises, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Using a variety of tools or equipment such as measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps
• Inspecting electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, to ensure compliance with standards
• Preparing sketches or following blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to safety codes
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Working from ladders or scaffolds to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Diagnosing and repairing/replacing faulty electronic components using electronic test equipment and hand tools
• Planning layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical components onboard Navy vessels

Benefits

• SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees