Job Summary:
Installs, repairs and hooks up equipment for all electrical services on the ship. Lays out, pulls, lifts out and installs cable and conduit. Prepares work area, drills holes and grinds metal surfaces, and welds mounting equipment. Tests electrical equipment. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Qualification Standards:
Must have knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and shipbuilding practices. Ability to use power and hand tools and read composite blueprints, computer printouts, and Navy standards manuals are required. Must have 5 years marine electrical experience. Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces and to access and move around the ship safely.

Essential Job Tasks:
Prepare work areas, drill holes and grind metal surfaces
Install welds and hook up equipment
Lay out, pull, rip out, repair and install cable and conduit
Test electrical equipment
Read composite blueprints, computer printouts and Navy standards manual
Removes scrap and performs general clean up
Other tasks as may be assigned relevant to the trade

Assessment Criteria:
The electrical assessment entails a knowledge assessment as well as a practical assessment. Throughout the assessment, the candidate must follow all safety procedures and requirements. Deviation from these requirements will result in disqualification.

Physical/Mental Involvement:
Frequent lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing cable and equipment to rip out or install. Frequent standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing in full colors, hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed. Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships. Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions. Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employees work area.

Environmental Factors:
Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, gases, various climates and temperatures, and low ventilation conditions, all of which can cause discomfort and/or respiratory difficulties. Exposure to constantly moving machines and mechanical parts and high levels of constant noise.

Must have 5+ years of recent experience as a shipyard electrician.
Local Pay Range: $30-39/hour
Non Local: $25/hour and $170 per diem
Shift: Must be open to work 1st & 2nd
***1st week will be 1st shift for training***
Security Clearance: No Clearance
Must be DBIDS Eligible