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Electrician - Hiring Now at Fairlead Integrated

Fairlead Integrated Newport News, Virginia

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

Under limited or no supervision, performs in a variety of complex electrical trade functions such as the rip out, installation, maintenance, or repair of electronics and/or electrical equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy onboard U.S. vessels/government installations.

  • Reports directly to the Electrical Supervisor.
  • Coordinates the efforts of other trades during an installation, modification, or repair
  • Performs component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose the problem and provide most cost-effective recommendation for completing
  • Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Level-1 material
  • Performs rip out, installation, repair, overhaul, or modification in place or in shop to electronic or electromechanical systems and components (e.g., controllers, switches, pumps, ).
  • Assists with the performance of on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs, and system configuration
  • Prepares and installs equipment or system alterations (e.g., TEMPALTs, SHIPALTs, ORDALTs, etc.) IAW the directives (i.e., instructions, drawings, Technical Manuals, MILSPECs, ).
  • Notifies supervisor of any unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e., repair, modification, ).
  • Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area,
  • Strictly adheres to corporate, federal, state, and local safety regulations. Ensures that all Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn and that all damaged PPE is
  • Performs rip out, installation, repair, overhaul, or modification shipboard or in shop to electrical or electromechanical systems and
  • Performs component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose
  • Ensures that all requirements and detailed repair procedures and instructions are followed according to the company’s work instructions, work packages, management guidance to complete the production
  • Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, inspects and tests electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing
  • Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment and uses a variety of electrician’s hand tools to measure and test
  • Follows blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to shipboard
  • Troubleshoots motor controllers, control panels, power distribution panels, and any electrical item in the yard.
  • Performs Electrical Testing using multimeter, meggers, amp meters, load
  • Assembles multi-pin connectors and fiber optic
  • Installs and seats brushes for AC and DC motors /
  • Completes inspection and resurfacing of commutators and slip
  • Performs cableway installation, banding, cable tag installation and MCT assembly.
  • During down time must be willing to work with other trades

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent or vocational training.
  • At least 5+ years’ experience as a marine electrician.
  • Understands and is familiar with NAVSEA Standard items.
  • Follows NAVSEA Standard Items.
  • Experienced in the performance of Energized Circuit work. Basic knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory, power generation, control, and distribution.
  • Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
  • Ability to do basic math, i.e., add, subtract, divide and multiply.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Ability to obtain access to military and government installations worldwide.
  • Ability to travel required.
  • Ability to read reference drawings.
  • Ability to read and draw schematics.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise.
  • Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders, or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships).
  • Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50lbs in weight.
  • Must have manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp, manipulate, assemble small objects.
  • Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.
  • May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Tool Requirements:

  • Wire strippers
  • Side Cutters (Dikes)
  • Sta-Kon Crimping Tool
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Vice Grips
  • Channel locks
  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Wrench set up to 1”
  • Socket set up to 1”
  • Allen wrench set up to 3/8”
  • Ball pen hammer and center punch
  • Flashlight
  • Tape measure or stick rule
  • Assorted Screwdrivers
  • Fuse pullers
  • Knife, razor, or electricians’ knife
  • Pen and pencils

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