Electrician 1St Class Job Norfolk area,Virginia USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: ELECTRICIAN 1ST CLASS

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ELECTRICIAN 1ST CLASS

Full Time Norfolk, VA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.94 To $30.95 Hourly

Job purpose

To be knowledgeable in shipboard electrical installations, troubleshooting and repair with regulatory bodies such as ABS, Coast Guard, (IEEE) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and NAVY. Experience in installing 440 and 220V temporary services, including shore power and rotation checks, including Lock Out/ Tag Out safety procedures. Master, 1st, 2nd and 3rd class levels are based on proficiency, knowledge, skills and abilities.

This job description applies to all positions listed below:

Duties and responsibilities

Construct components, sub-units and simple models; adapt standard equipment.

Troubleshoot and correct equipment malfunctions, performs planned preventive maintenance or assist with overhaul maintenance using diagnostic equipment for which training has been completed.

Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, work orders or other specifications, performing work according to the latest revision of the National Electrical Code (NEC) or local jurisdictional authority.

Conduct basic tests which may require test equipment/set‑ups or procedures as well as subjective judgement in measurements.

Must be able to work safely with systems operating at levels not exceeding 480 volts (medium voltage).

Performs maintenance using oral and/or written instructions.

Perform troubleshooting/problem identification and resolution of a routine nature.

Respond to various types of emergencies and provide assistance as appropriate based on skills, knowledge, and ability.

Perform other site support tasks incidental to electrical maintenance assignments.

Recommend solutions to problems in design and field fit during facility construction and remodeling; perform field fit work when approved by the customer.

Perform maintenance using oral and/or written instructions.

Provide field design and specification of materials not included in engineers’ drawings and plans and provide “as‑built” drawings at completion.

Plans details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develops a logical approach to correct the problems.

Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, service or replace electrical devices and system.

Receives wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions from supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.

Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment. Starts up and shuts down and in line with OSHA requirements.

Services electrical equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit board, and similar electronic devices.

Installs, repairs, and maintains communication cables, power distribution cables, then splicing pieces as required.

Fabricates parts if not commercially available, using machine and hand tools common to the trade.

Determines need for, analyzes, and makes necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.

Advices and cautions operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.

Notifies Supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective action taken.

May be part of a mechanic team on major installations, working with other trades such as machinist, or pipe fitters.

May be called on to do temporary repairs or other work after normal working hours and on weekends.

Must be proficient in shipboard electrical installations, troubleshooting, and repair in accordance with regulatory bodies such as ABS, Coast Guard, IEEE, and NAVY.

Must be familiar with Lock Out / Tag Out and shipyard Safety procedures.

Have experience with installing 440 and 220 V, including shore power, as well as rotation checks.

Install facility industrial wiring as per direction.

Should be accountable for…