Electrician Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Type : Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt

Pay Range : $31.02 - $44.31

Location : Vigor Marine CM San Diego, 1995 Bay Front Street, San Diego, CA 92113

Who We Are

Vigor Marine CM San Diego, a Vigor Marine Group company, builds on the proud legacy of Continental Maritime of San Diego (CMSD) to stand as a vital force on San Diego’s working waterfront. As a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy, our skilled professionals have successfully completed hundreds of ship repair and modernization projects for the Navy and Military Sealift Command. 

We perform maintenance and modernization on all classes of major surface vessels, including CVN, CG and DDG, as well as amphibious ships such as LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD and auxiliary ships. Our work spans a full range of Combatant, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical, and Habitability systems, supporting the readiness and mission success of the U.S. Fleet. 

Position Specifics

The Electrician is responsible for maintain working knowledge of all shipboard electrical systems and the ability to adapt to a variety of situations and the capability to work in any environment onboard a ship; ability to use present skills to solve complex problems in any electrical system encountered; performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Completion of formal training in electrical or electronics through a recognized trade school, military technical training program, or equivalent education, with demonstrated knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, components, and circuitry.
• Minimum seven (7) years on-the-job experience, with a minimum of five (5) years at the Journeyman level. 
• Experienced with power generation, steam or gas turbine, motor driven, and static sources.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical skillset.
• Performs maintenance and repair of generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarm and lighting circuits.
• Conducts insulation resistance measurements of electrical cables to determine condition and effects repairs or replacements as required.
• Disassembles motors for inspection and cleaning.
• Installs and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures. 
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment.
• Cleans electrical equipment and parts by steam cleaning, dipping, and baking.
• Ensures proper installation of gages, switches, and thermometers. Verifies instrument calibration requirements in applicable NAVSEA documentation to determine if the instrument requires calibration.
• Secures appropriate tools for each assigned job.
• Oversees accurate reading and interpreting of test information.
• Counts and places wires with precision.
• Ensures daily clean-up of work site. 
• Maintains constant safety awareness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complete understanding of electronic components and circuitry.
• Must know all NAVSEA STD items pertaining to electrical trade.
• Knowledgeable of power distribution and equipment.
• Retain a good understanding of machinery used onboard ships.
• Able to read/understand electrical drawings and schematics