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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reports directly to the Electrical Supervisor.
- Coordinates the efforts of other trades during an installation, modification, or repair operations.
- Performs component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose the problem and provide most cost-effective recommendation for completing repairs.
- Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Level-1 material controls.
- 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, etc.).
- Assists with the performance of on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs, and system configuration validation.
- Prepares and installs equipment or system alterations (e.g., TEMPALTs, SHIPALTs, ORDALTs, etc.) IAW the directives (i.e., instructions, drawings, Technical Manuals, MILSPECs, etc.).
- Notifies supervisor of any unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e., repair, modification, etc.).
- Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
- 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 discarded.
- Performs rip out, installation, repair, overhaul, or modification shipboard or in shop to electrical or electromechanical systems and components.
- Performs component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose problems.
- 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 operations.
- Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, inspects and tests electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices.
- 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 instruments.
- Follows blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to shipboard requirements.
- Troubleshoots motor controllers, control panels, power distribution panels, and any electrical item in the yard.
- Performs Electrical Testing using multimeter, meggers, amp meters, load banks.
- Assembles multi-pin connectors and fiber optic connections.
- Installs and seats brushes for AC and DC motors / generators.
- Completes inspection and resurfacing of commutators and slip rings.
- 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 Demands:
- 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
- Tool bag, pouch, or toolbox
Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).
To apply for this position, go here: Employment Application – Fairlead Integrated