Electrician 1st Class

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

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