Weeks Marine - Houma, LA
posted 2 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Houma, LA
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
About the position
An Electrician installs new equipment, troubleshoots and repairs existing electrical equipment and systems.
Responsibilities
- Install, assemble, dismantle, troubleshoot, maintain and repair all types of electric equipment such as A/C & D/C drives, motors and generators, control circuits, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, distribution panels and lighting circuits
- Conduct insulation resistance measurements of electrical cables, motors to determine condition and effects repairs or replacement as required
- Utilize precision electrical measurement tools such as multimeters, ammeters, insulation resistance testers etc.
- Supervises and participates in the installation and/or alteration to electrical systems aboard dredges and other marine vessels with basic understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC)
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Follows all company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an 'Incident and Injury Free' work environment
Requirements
- 3+ years of electrician experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid TWIC
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
- Experience reading electrical drawings and troubleshooting control circuits
- Strong technical understanding of A/C and D/C generators and motors and motor controls
- Experience in troubleshooting all types of electrical systems, including but not limited to generators from 3kw to 3000kw preferred, A/C and D/C drives
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Ability to work a 50-hour work week M-F, overtime as needed
- Travel (by land, air, and water) to field locations is required (transportation paid)
