ARMADA INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Electrician
REPORTS TO: Foremen, Superintendent, Project Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
FT / PT STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Shipyard(s), Customer Facilities
CITIZENSHIP: US Citizenship Required
SECURITY CLEARANCE: May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE PREFERRED
SUMMARY
Join our team as a Marine Electrician, providing critical technical services aboard U.S. Navy ships and submarines during pier side or shipyard maintenance availabilities. In this role, you will safely execute electrical work aboard vessels, in dry docks, and within specialized workshops. We offer a structured four tier career progression path for Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Foreman Electrician, and classification and compensation is based on your experience, technical skills, training history, and certifications.
All Electricians performing any work in electrical trade must posess and demonstrate awareness of Electrical Safety and must follow Electrical Safety policies and procedures at all times. Safety qualifications include the skills and knowledge of the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and circuitry installation and able to recognize and avoid the hazards involved in electrical work.
While Employed, all Electrician personnel may be assigned to tasks including the set up and electrical connection and disconnection of company owned equipment in the shipyard and shipyard drydock environment. Equipment used and referenced here includes Abrasive Blasting Equipment, HVAC Systems, Dust Collectors, Air Compressors, Vacuum Systems, Dehumidification systems, Paint Pumping and Paint Spraying Equipment, Welding Equipment, Steel Cutting Machines, and the associated cabling and connections used with such equipment.
Assignment to projects may include working within customer facilities, shipyards, and workshops, in support of ship repair and maintenance, and this position may be classified into job titles or assignments based on needs and include position assignments such as Electrician, Engineering Technician, Fiber Optic Technician or Electrician, Marine Electrician, Marine, Cable Puller, High Voltage Electrician, Low Voltage Electrician, Ship Alt Electrician, Alteration Installation and Test Electrician (AIT), Combat Systems Electrician or Technician, Ship Electrician and all positions may include trainee or apprentice roles for qualified entry level applicants.
For all Electricians engaged in Fiber Optic Electrical Work, current certification in the installations, direct supervision of the installation, or Quality Assurance oversight on United States Navy shipboard fiber optic systems is required. Candidates who are not certified may be chosen for employment based on other technical qualifications and may participate in company sponsored training programs to achieve certification under NAVSEA Drawings and Navy Standard Item 009-123 and MIL-STDs. Fiber Optic Electrical work may include Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing, interpretation of results of testing, and course of corrective action, Blown Fiber Optic Cable Installation, and ensure the materials used are approved for the applications.
Fiber Optic Electrical work may include working on critical shipboard systems such as Radars, Sonars, Communications Systems, Voice Systems, Data Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, or other systems known as Combat Systems that require the use of and rely on Fiber Optic infrastructure.
Familiarity with Naval Ships Technical Manual NSTM 300 Series or other relevant coursework through accredited agencies, or completion of NAVSEA Fiber Optic Training Certification Program covering training, testing, qualification to install or maintain and test and repair fiber optic cabling systems aboard naval vessels will result in assignment into this category of electrical work.
Qualified candidates may include Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electricians Mate, Electronic Technician, Nuclear Power School Graduate, Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrician), Fire Control Technician, Construction Electrician, Aviation Electronics Technician, Aviation Electricians Mate, Interior Communications Electrician, Information Systems Technician, Sonar Technician, Missle Technician. Graduates of United States Navy Class A or Class C schools in above listed ratings, or completion of any military or shipyard Electrician apprenticeship program, or Maritime Institute, with focus in Electricity or Electronics may qualify.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist other personnel in the performance of electrical work as assigned.
- Perform cable pulls, terminations, and connector assembly and continuity testing in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items, technical manuals, drawings or as required during repairs or testing of electrical systems.
- Support preventive maintenance activities on electrical equipment and systems.
- Complete required documentation, including work logs, test results, and QA forms.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Perform testing, maintenance, repairs and calibration of shipboard electrical systems as assigned.
- Connect and disconnect equipment cabling as required to perform tasks assigned.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and specifications.
- Assist with system startups, operational testing, and equipment commissioning activities.
- Analyze technical problems.
- Coordinate technical activities with production personnel, quality assurance personnel, and customer representatives.
- Support inspections, audits, and customer required activity during electrical system testing, repair, and turning over back to customer, the work completed.
- Plan and coordinate testing, commissioning, system validation, and integration activities.
- Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, work packages, and change documentation for technical accuracy and constructability.
- Provide technical and other support assistance to other Electrician personnel, including customer representatives and personnel as assigned to them, during repairs, installations, upgrades, and modernization projects.
- Electrician may be assigned to directly report to other supervisory personnel from other companies or customers.
- Electricians may be required to take courses and attend training sessions, and ultimately demonstrate understanding and knowledge of specialized electrical safety equipment, arc flash safety, ground fault protection systems, lock out tag out systems, Electrician Personal Protective Equipment, and demonstrating proper state of circuitry to be deenergized prior to performing work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- Electrician Foreman will be assigned this classification based on a formal evaluation of their skills, knowledge, and experience, and leadership experience. If designated, Foreman will supervise and lead other Electrician personnel performing tasks as Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Electrician levels of work in all categories of work listed within this job description.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES
Basic Electrician
- Candidates must possess a foundational understanding of basic electrical principles, including the definitions of conductors, insulators, resistance, power, voltage, watts, circuit currents, amperage measurements, Ohm's Law, and cable ratings.
- Personnel are required to be proficient in the safe operation of multimeters to accurately read resistance as well as AC and DC power. Additionally, even at the entry level, candidates must demonstrate basic cable pulling skills to prevent damage to cabling systems during installation or removal.
- Ability to comprehend and follow directions.
- Basic understanding of electronic or electrical principles.
Intermediate Electrician
- Candidates must possess a proven understanding of electrical and electronic circuits, including series and parallel configurations.
- They must be experienced with the application of switches, fuses, circuit breakers, and other overload protection safety devices, alongside a basic operational knowledge of transformers, motors, relays, contactors, and coils.
- This foundational knowledge must enable the technician to successfully perform basic circuit troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- This role requires demonstrated experience managing cable trays, cable pathways, and watertight integrity connections.
- Technicians must be skilled in routing cables into final connection boxes, executing final cable conductor terminations to circuit connection boards, and performing cable splicing as required. Additionally, candidates must possess the mathematical proficiency necessary to measure circuitry for resistance, voltage, and amperage.
- Additionally, personnel must be fully capable of conducting continuity checks using standard measuring devices.
- They must be able to accurately read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and circuitry schematics to verify measurements and guide their testing or troubleshooting procedures.
- All Skills Listed under Basic Electrician
- Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, equipment, and troubleshooting methods.
- Knowledge of electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
- Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Excellent Organizational and documentation skills.
Advanced Electrician
- Knowledge may include understanding conventional power generators including the rotor, stator, and magnetic fields in generators, main circuit distribution switchboards, automatic bus transfer switches, manual bus transfer switches, power distribution panels, fuse panels, and other power distribution equipment including step down transformers.
- Advanced knowledge includes and is the result of the candidates background and experience in performing diagnostics and troubleshooting of entire systems, components, and associated cabling, and safely conducting system repairs to place systems back to normal operational readiness.
- Advanced knowledge in cable runs, cable pulling, cable marking, cable splicing, and cable terminations would also be a result of the candidates background and experience.
- A comprehensive track record of training in NAVSEA or NSTM requirements, specialized low or high voltage cabling system training, use of Fiber Optic cables and circuitry application, and the tools and equipment to support installation, testing, or repair of these items would be required knowledge.
- Ability to analyze technical data and determine corrective actions.
- Knowledge of testing, calibration, and commissioning processes.
- Ability to coordinate multiple technical activities simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Expert knowledge of shipboard electrical and electronic systems.
- Ability to interpret and evaluate complex engineering documentation.
- Knowledge of system integration, testing, commissioning, and modernization activities.
Electrician Foreman
- Electrician Foreman are qualified applicants with at least 8 years of experience including 4 years as an Advanded Electrician and 2 years of proven supervisory experience supervising Electricians in all or most categories of technical information and work described in this job description.
- Ability to lead technical projects and coordinate cross-functional efforts.
- Technical mentoring and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED
- Experience within the Maritime industry preferred
- Completion of any formal Electrician Apprenticeship Program
- Completion of Course Work in Accredited Institution in related fields of study
- Former Veterans in Navy ratings listed in this job description
- State Licensure as Journeyman or Master Electrician
- Completion of Navy Class A or C School in related fields
- Completion of Training in NAVSEA Approved Fiber Optic Course
- Previous Experience relevant to support the level hired at, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, or Foreman
- Strong experience of less than 2 years may qualify candidates for Basic Electrician entry
- Strong experience of more than 2 years may qualify candidates for Intermediate Electrician
- Strong experience of more than 4 years may qualify for Advanced Electrician
- More than 8 years experience with 2 years of successful leadership in Electrician work may qualify for Electrician Foreman
- Graduates of any Electrical Engineering Program at an accredited institution are encouraged to apply.
- Must have Hign School Diploma or GED Equivalent
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regularly exposed to shipboard environment during repair activity and include extreme temperatures, high noise levels, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, and other conditions commonly found in shipyard, construction, industrial, and maritime environments.
- May be exposed to electrical hazards associated with energized equipment, electrical systems, and power distribution systems.
- Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, crouching, squatting, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly).
- Lifting may include floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, and waist-to-overhead movements.
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other access systems commonly found in shipyard and industrial environments.
- Required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to grasp, handle, manipulate, and feel objects, tools, and equipment.
- Ability to use vision to safely operate equipment, identify hazards, inspect work areas, and perform assigned job duties in varying environmental conditions.
- May be required to work in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and aboard vessels.
- May be required to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Position may require overtime, shift work, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary to support project schedules, customer requirements, operational needs, and business demands.
EQUIPMENT USED
- Basic Electrical Hand Tools such as cutter, side cutters, screw drivers, cable splicing tools, insulation removal tools, crimping devices, multi meters, voltage testers, linemans pliers, vise grips, and other generally used tools while concucting electrical work.
- Must use proper personal protection equipment which may include rubber soled shoes, rubber matting, rubber gloves, faceshield, arc flash suits and shields, and insulated electrical tools.
- Other Test Equipment as provided, trained to use, and as required.
- Fiber Optic Installation Tools.
- Cable pulling and termination tools.
*This list is general and may not be all inclusive*
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.