Temp Services Electrician J1-J4 (2nd SHIFT)

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 five Temporary Services Electricians (J1-J4) for their Temporary Services department in Norfolk, Virginia. This role involves ship construction, repair, conversion, and maintenance for commercial and defense assets. The shift for this position is 3 pm - 11 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).
  • Proficient in the applicable NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA standards, NSTM’s, and regulatory body regulations (J4).
  • Proficient at reading and interpreting electrical schematics (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 in setting up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods IAW all NASSCO and Government requirements (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 identify defects in workmanship and the appropriate actions required to correct the defects (J3).
  • Have a 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).
  • Have 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).
  • Must 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).
  • 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).
  • Possess a 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).
  • Must have all necessary hand-tools to accomplish any task on hand and satisfactory working knowledge on the correct use of each tool (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).
  • Able to ensure the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure (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).
  • Must have current WAF training (J1).
  • Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize (J4).
  • Excellent personal skills working with others (J4).
  • Good personal skills working with others (J3).
  • Able to perform his/her job in the appropriate time frame with on-site supervision (J1).
  • Able to provide guidance to J1 Trade in the performance of their duties, when assigned (J2).
  • Must have a 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).
  • Must have an excellent knowledge on ship’s compartmental layout (J3).
  • Must have a working knowledge on ship’s compartmental layout (J2).

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and prioritize work.
  • Oversee a small group of people as a team.
  • Conduct advanced training to J1-J3 Trade personnel in the execution of work.
  • Draft and submit required reports.
  • Draft and submit Condition Found Reports.
  • Plan, lay-out and install Temporary Service equipment and cabling IAW NSI.
  • Troubleshoot, test, and perform circuit analysis using VOMs, Meggers, Amp and Phase rotation meters.
  • 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 all NASSCO and Government requirements.
  • Adhere 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.
  • 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 the defects (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).
  • Possess a fundamental understanding of setting up Temporary Electrical Service Generators and Power Mods (J3).
  • Have a working knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items 009-08, 009-28 and 009-74 (J3).
  • Have an excellent knowledge on ship’s compartmental layout (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).
  • 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 (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 but not limited to 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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