Journeyman Electrician - 053

Human Resources•Suffolk, VA

7d•$28 - $32

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Journeyman Electrician to work on a project in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The position plans repairs, additions, modifications, and preventive maintenance for electrical and mechanical systems and equipment associated with movable bridges. It provides leadership to maintenance staff and ensures work is accomplished through planning, scheduling, and organizing work orders. The role involves working with secondary electrical systems and circuits rated at 1,000 volts or less, including troubleshooting and repairing circuits, controls, switchgear, transformers, and related equipment. The electrician may perform lower-level electrician or maintenance mechanic work and other duties as business needs change. The position requires considerable physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. The work environment may include exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises. Extensive safety precautions and protective equipment may be required. Compensation is $28.00–$32.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities; a completed degree from an accredited institution that exceeds the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience year-for-year.
Valid Virginia Electrical Journeyman's License, verified in DPOR.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to plan additions or modifications to secondary electrical systems.
Ability to use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances rated at 1,000 volts or less.
Ability to use trade-related hand and power tools.
Ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers for secondary systems at 1,000 volts or less.
Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
Ability to read commercial electrical blueprints and apply the NEC in commercial and industrial maintenance and construction work.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to install and maintain motors, welding equipment, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers as appropriate to the position.
Ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.
CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Responsibilities

Lead, guide, and/or train other electricians or maintenance personnel on applicable procedures and techniques.
Install and monitor electrical and mechanical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement as directed.
Repair, install, replace, and test electrical and mechanical equipment using appropriate tools and test instruments.
Plan electrical secondary system additions or modifications.
Perform work of lower-level electricians or maintenance mechanics as needed.
Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and promote workplace safety and environmental improvements.
Read and update electrical and mechanical panel schedules.
Perform miscellaneous job-related mechanical and electrical duties as assigned.
Plan, schedule, and organize work orders for maintenance work on movable bridge systems and equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in secondary circuits and systems rated at 1,000 volts, including cutouts, switchgear, and transformers.
Isolate faults in the 1,000-volt distribution system and replace cable runs.
Operate, repair, and replace 1,000-volt controls and switchgear.