United Services Group, an Inc. 5000 Company, is seeking experienced Deck Electricians with a minimum of 25 years of marine, aircraft, industrial, or commercial experience.

Pay will be dependent on experience and will be up to $27.31 an hour and $120 a day per diem for days worked. This is an opportunity to work up to two years and make a real difference.

Experience: The Test Electrician must have (25) or more years of experience in the electrical field � Industrial, Marine or Commercial Nuclear applications.

Required skills:
1. Must be proficient in accurately reading and measuring with tools including tape measures and stick rulers
2. Expertise in reading and interpreting shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages.
3. Must have extensive knowledge of electrical theory. (i.e. DC, AC, Motors)
4. Has expertise with electrical components in a system (i.e. Contactor relays, overload relays, transformers, terminal boards)
5. Has extensive knowledge of schematic symbols (i.e. normally open/closed contacts, normally open/closed switches, timer relay symbols, pushbuttons, etc.)
6. Solid understanding of LVR (low voltage release) and LVP (low voltage protection)
7. Highly competent reading and utilizing test procedures and work documents
8. Work independently with proper instruction.
9. The candidate should have extensive knowledge in and leading a small team of 2 or more employees
10. Proficient in the use of basic electrical meters and test instruments (volt-ohm meter, clamp-on ammeter, insulation resistance testers, phase rotation tester, meggers, etc.).
11. Extensive deck electrical work. (i.e. layoff and mount electrical equipment and wireways; install cable penetrations in equipment , bulkheads, and decks; cable installation; cable terminations; and cut-in and hook-up)
12. Proficient in reading and identifying equipment and component label plates.
13. Expertise verifying circuit continuity using applicable drawings, meters, and test equipment (e.g wire check phones)
14. An advanced understanding of a ship�s power distribution system
15. Experienced in lockout/tag out and hazardous energy control procedures.
16. Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
17. Proficient troubleshooting electrical performance deficiencies (e.g. ground fault, motor circuits, power circuits)
18. Proficient reading schematics and determine the cause of the fault in the system drawings and components.
19. Proficient in the use of basic electrician hand tools (i.e. Pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, connector crimping tools, etc.)
20. Physically able to climb vertical and inclined stairs and ladders, crawl, bend, stoop, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.

Required Safety Training / Qualifications:
1. Confined space trained in accordance with OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B.
2. Hazard communication trained in accordance with OSHA Standard 29CFR 1915.1200 (1910.1200) (h) � (1) through (3) (iv).
3. Respirator trained and qualified. A Respirator Medical Clearance Examination as required by a Physician. The Respirator Training and Fit Testing will meet the requirements of Standard 29CFR1910.134 and each individual shall be trained in a negative-pressure type respirator, MSA COMFO CLASSIC. Newport News requires the use of a MSA COMFO CLASSIC Respirator only (approximate weight 12 oz.). Daily use of respirator may occur.
4. Fall Protection/4-D Body Harness-Vertical & Horizontal Lifelines-Beam Clamp trained and qualified in accordance with the following OSHA Regulations; 29CFR1915.159, 29CFR1915.71 (j) (3), 29CFR1915.73 (d), and 29CFR1915.77 (c). Customer highly recommends the vest-donning type of body harness instead of the step-into-type body harness, with D-Ring in the back. Individuals must be trained (which includes having donned the body harness and demonstrated practical use of the vertical & horizontal lifelines and beam clamp) with the same type fall protection equipment that they are expected to wear on Customer premises or on off-site Customer work locations. Body Harness and Vertical & Horizontal Lifelines and Beam Clamps Systems shall comply with the requirements of ANSI Z359.1. NNS may require 60� Self Retracting Lifelines that are Leading Edge compliant and a Quick Grab. NNS uses the FallTech DuraTech Edge SRL-LE. NNS uses the Miller Rope Grab. This rope grab must fit 5/16� carbon steel wire rope.
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE*) training in accordance with OSHA Standards 29CFR 1915 Subpart I and Hearing Conservation 29CFR 1910.95 (i) (j) (k) (l).
6. Non-prescription and prescription safety glasses must meet the requirements of ANSI Z87, with permanently attached side shields.
7.Hard Hats must be WHITE in color with the Leased Labor Provider Company�s name and the individual's last name on the front of the hard hat. All Leased Labor personnel engaged in Welding must wear either the Fiber Metal Type 1 Class C or the MSA Skullgard Class A Hard Hat only. Electrical Workers must wear the V-Gard� - Class E (electrical safe) hard hats.
8.Hearing protection must be of the muff type (banded or mounted) and must have been trained on their use. Newport News uses the Bilsom Leightning (model L1N). If working energized electrical equipment, Hearing protection shall be approved to meet electrical safety and Arc flash requirements. For Hazard Categories 1-4, (Howard Leight by Sperian) �Fusion� model ear plugs shall be worn as approved by the Clinic Administration Department. Ear muffs with no exposed metal (i.e., plastic ear attachments) are allowed for Hazard Category 0.
9. Audiometric testing which documents proof of individual worker�s hearing function. The Leased Labor Provider Company shall ensure those individuals performing audiometric testing meet requirements listed in OSHA Regulation 29CFR1910.95 (g) (3) and that the audiometric test results are fully explained to each individual by the testing firm. The individual shall sign the test reports as proof of having received verbal communication of the test results.
10. Welding jacket, fire retardant hood and welding coveralls required for stud shooting.
11. Snood required for grinding/stud shooting.
12. Jackson face shield with bracket and clear lens required for stud shooting.
13. Leather and cut resistant gloves.
14. The physical work effort expected is demanding. The temperature and humidity extremes that may be encountered are the result of ambient temperature and humidity levels in the work area. * PPE training means general requirements, eye and face protection, head protection, foot protection, hand and body protection, hearing protection, and body harness-personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) and position device systems.

Health, 401k, Dental, and Vision all offered upon completion of new hire period.
Must be able to pass a Hair follicle drug test (3 month look back)

Any offer of employment is contingent upon meeting the hiring standards of United Services Group which include the following:
�Completion of a satisfactory background check
�Passing a drug test (saliva, urine, or hair tests may be required)
�Satisfactory reference checks
�Satisfactory employment verification
�Additional licenses, certifications and security clearance may be
required
�Additional skills evaluations may be required