Electrician - Journey Main Supervisor

Vigor is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding and ship repair, supporting both commercial customers and our national defense. With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good – environmentally, in the lives of its employees and in the community.

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Works as a Marine Electrician Supervisor with a small crew of electricians on new marine construction.

• Supervises electricians including input to selection, daily guidance and direction, corrective action, and performance evaluation.
• Directs daily activities of a crew of electricians assigning work to effectively meet demanding production goals, creates a positive team working environment, provides guidance in the use of various machining techniques, counsels employees, and provides corrective action as necessary.
• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Reads and understands basic work specifications, blueprints and schematics.
• Connects and disconnects all of ship’s electrical systems.
• Pulls cable and makes proper radiuses and crossovers.
• Troubleshoots basic motor starters, electrical circuits, and equipment.
• Work as a maintenance electrician and/or construction electrician.
• Installation and fabrication of packing tube, multiple cable transits, collars, conduit, and raceways.

• 3-5 years relevant work experience as Marine Electrician (in a Shipyard) or a current Plant Journey-level license from any state in the union.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience as a Supervisor
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

• Communicates effectively, works 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.
• Basic knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory.
• Proper use of a voltage tester, multimeter, and a megger.
• Power generation, control and distribution.
• Electric motors and controls.

• Works indoors:
  Frequently works indoors inside a ship or shop.
• Works outdoors:
  Frequently exposed to weather while working around shipyard.
• Safety equipment required:
  Hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, long sleeved shirts, leather shoes or boots, and a respirator.
• Other Exposures:
  May be exposed to smoke, acids, oil, grease, free silica, asbestos dust, paint, solvents and risk of electrical shock.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles:
  Uses hand and power tools, as well as electrical testing equipment.
• Required hygiene standards:
  Per company standards.

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

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