Temp Services Electrician J1-J4 (DAYSHIFT)

National Steel and Shipbuilding ComNorfolk, VA
Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO, a member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit, is seeking three (3) Temporary Services Electrician J4 (1st shift) for their Temporary Services department in Norfolk, Virginia. This role involves ship construction, repair, conversion, and maintenance for commercial and national defense assets. The shift is from 6:00 AM to 2:45 PM. Successful candidates must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

  • Superior understanding of electrical safety and good work practices (J4).
  • Meet or exceed all Journeyperson Trade 3 requirements (J4).
  • Excellent personal skills working with others (J4).
  • Proficient in applicable NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA standards, NSTM’s, and regulatory body regulations (J4).
  • Proficient at reading and interpreting electrical schematics (J4).
  • Proficient at planning, laying-out and installing Temporary Service equipment and cabling IAW NSI (J4).
  • Proficient at the use of VOMs, Meggers, Amp and Phase rotation meters, etc. in-way of trouble-shooting, testing and circuit analysis (J4).
  • Proficient at building, maintaining, troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems to component level on Temporary Service Electrical equipment (J4).
  • Proficient in setting up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods IAW all NASSCO and Government requirements (J4).
  • Proficient in adhering to the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Items 009-08, 009-28 and 009-74 on installation and maintaining of Temporary Services on board ship and on piers (J4).
  • Excellent understanding of electrical safety and good work practices (J3).
  • Meet all Journeyperson Trade 2 requirements (J3).
  • Good personal skills working with others (J3).
  • Know applicable NAVSEA Standard Item, OSHA standards, and regulatory body regulations (J3).
  • Able to collect viable information for required condition reports (J3).
  • Able to identify defects in workmanship and the appropriate actions required to correct the defects (J3).
  • Good fundamental understanding on how to use electrical test equipment in-way of trouble-shooting, testing and circuit analysis of Temporary Service Electrical equipment (J3).
  • Well-defined knowledge of building, maintaining, troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems to component level on Temporary Service Electrical equipment with minimum guidance of a supervisor or lead electrician (J3).
  • Fundamental understanding of setting up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods IAW all NASSCO and Government requirements (J3).
  • Working knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items 009-08, 009-28 and 009-74 and how each correlates to the installation and maintaining of Temporary Services on board ship and on piers (J3).
  • Excellent knowledge on ship’s compartmental layout (J3).
  • Good understanding of electrical safety and good work practices (J2).
  • Meet all Journeyperson Trade 1 requirements (J2).
  • Familiar with applicable NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA standards, and regulatory body regulations (J2).
  • Fundamental knowledge of reading and interpreting electrical schematics with guidance of a supervisor or lead electrician (J2).
  • Capable of laying-out and installing equipment and cabling with guidance of a supervisor or lead electrician (J2).
  • Capable of assisting in building, maintaining, troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems to component level of Temporary Service Electrical equipment with guidance of a supervisor or lead electrician (J2).
  • Capable to assist in setting up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods IAW all NASSCO and Government requirements (J2).
  • Basic understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items 009-08, 009-28 and 009-74 and how each correlates to the installation and maintaining of Temporary Services on board ship and on piers (J2).
  • Working knowledge on ship’s compartmental layout (J2).
  • Able to identify safety hazards (J1).
  • Able to read and understand a marine chemist certificate (J1).
  • Able to perform his/her job safely (J1).
  • Able to work in all locations where work is required, including but not limited to tanks, voids, cofferdams and elevated locations (J1).
  • Know what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to use and when (J1).
  • Able to navigate a ship and understand compartment designation (J1).
  • Must have Rapid Gate access or be eligible to obtain Rapid Gate access (J1).
  • Good verbal and written communication skills (J1).
  • Able to understand, read and write proficiently in English (J1).
  • Understanding of electrical safety and good work practices (J1).
  • Able to follow instructions from a supervisor and lead electricians (J1).
  • Know how to take care of tools and equipment used in the trade and have working knowledge on the correct use of each tool (J1).
  • Must have current WAF training (J1).

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize (J4).
  • Ability to oversee a small group of people as a team (J4).
  • Ability to conduct advanced training to J1-J3 Trade personnel (J4).
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize (J3).
  • Ability to oversee a small group of people as a team (J3).
  • Ability to conduct advanced training to J1-J3 Trade personnel (J3).
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize (J2).
  • Ability to oversee a small group of people as a team (J2).
  • Ability to conduct advanced training to J1-J3 Trade personnel (J2).
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize (J1).
  • Ability to oversee a small group of people as a team (J1).
  • Ability to conduct advanced training to J1-J3 Trade personnel (J1).

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and prioritize electrical work.
  • Oversee a small group of people as a team.
  • Conduct advanced training to J1-J3 Trade personnel.
  • Draft and submit required reports, including Condition Found Reports.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics.
  • Plan, lay-out, and install Temporary Service equipment and cabling IAW NSI.
  • Use VOMs, Meggers, Amp and Phase rotation meters for troubleshooting, testing, and circuit analysis.
  • Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems to component level on Temporary Service Electrical equipment.
  • Set up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods IAW NASSCO and Government requirements.
  • Adhere to NAVSEA Standard Items 009-08, 009-28 and 009-74 for installation and maintenance of Temporary Services on board ship and on piers.
  • Perform job in the appropriate time frame without on-site supervision (J3).
  • Guide and train junior Temporary Service electricians with minimum supervision (J3).
  • Collect viable information for required condition reports (J3).
  • Assist J-4 Trade in collection of information for Condition Found Reports (J3).
  • Identify defects in workmanship and the appropriate actions required to correct them (J3).
  • Read and interpret schematics with minimum guidance (J3).
  • Lay-out and install Temporary Service Electrical equipment and cabling with minimum guidance (J3).
  • Use electrical test equipment for troubleshooting, testing, and circuit analysis (J3).
  • Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems to component level with minimum guidance (J3).
  • Set up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods IAW NASSCO and Government requirements (J3).
  • Understand NAVSEA Standard Items 009-08, 009-28 and 009-74 (J3).
  • Have excellent knowledge on ship’s compartmental layout (J3).
  • Have all necessary basic hand-tools on shop list to accomplish any task on hand and excellent knowledge on the correct use of each tool (J3).
  • Perform job in the appropriate time frame with some supervision (J2).
  • Provide guidance to J1 Trade in the performance of their duties, when assigned (J2).
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics with guidance (J2).
  • Lay-out and install equipment and cabling with guidance (J2).
  • Assist in building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and diagnosing electrical problems to component level with guidance (J2).
  • Assist in setting up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods IAW NASSCO and Government requirements (J2).
  • Understand NAVSEA Standard Items 009-08, 009-28 and 009-74 (J2).
  • Have working knowledge on ship’s compartmental layout (J2).
  • Have all necessary hand-tools to accomplish any task on hand and satisfactory working knowledge on the correct use of each tool (J2).
  • Identify safety hazards (J1).
  • Read and understand a marine chemist certificate (J1).
  • Perform job within the appropriate time frame with on-site supervision (J1).
  • Ensure the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure (J1).
  • Work in all locations where work is required, including tanks, voids, cofferdams, and elevated locations (J1).
  • Perform their job safely (J1).
  • Know what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to use and when (J1).
  • Navigate a ship and understand compartment designation (J1).
  • Follow instructions from a supervisor and lead electricians (J1).
  • Install temporary services using correct wire and breaker sizes with guidance (J1).
  • Take care of tools and equipment used in the trade and have working knowledge on the correct use of each tool (J1).
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