1st Class Maintenance Electrician 2nd Shift - Job ID 755
1st Class Maintenance Electrician 2nd Shift - Job ID 755
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10-04-2025
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Job Description
1st Class Maintenance Electrician Second Shift
Purpose:
Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a 1stClass Maintenance Electrician to support maintenance operations on Second Shift in our Shipyard in Norfolk VA.
Job Description:
- Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles statutory codes properties of materials and operation principles of electrical equipment under direction of supervisor.
- Ensure compliance of OSHA company and customer safety requirements concerning work assignments.
- Troubleshoot install maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment not limited to AC/DC generators switchboards distribution panels electrical motors lighting alarm circuits cables and connectors.
- Install and connect facility lighting and equipment circuits using conduit hangers and building wire.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance to ensure downtime for repairs is minimized.
- Place conduit pipes or tubing inside designated partitions walls or other concealed areas; and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits.
- Read and interpret schematics blueprints and other drawings to complete assigned tasks properly.
- Identify and categorize cables by type number of conductors and wire size.
- Adjust align or replace components of motors generators and alternators not limited to bearing centrifugal switches brushes and diodes.
- Test electrical characteristics such as voltage construct instrument panels using hand tools ruler dividers and power drills following specifications.
- Enter work areas via ladder stairs gangways with tool bags and necessary equipment.
- Become familiar with shipboard electrical operations as necessary.
- Disconnect and reconnect motors and electrical equipment.
- Notify supervisors of potentially dangerous electrical equipment and corrective actions taken
- Control cost in assigned area of responsibility.
- Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates.
Qualifications:
- Must have at least seven 7 years of experience as an electrician.
- Must be able to read interpret and understand simple schematics and blueprints.
- Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade. (i.e. flukes meggers temp sensors drills blast machines grinders test panels.
- Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of wire sizes and capacity of each.
- Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of AC and DC power and control of same.
- Must be able to accurately perform component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose problems on the first attempt.
- Must be able to assist with the performance of onsite electrical service for system grooms and checkouts minor repairs connectorization and system configuration validation.
- Must be able to work effectively with others.
- Must have regular reliable attendance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain DBIDS preferred.
- Maritime experience preferred.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10 or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces including enter and moving through manholes.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks forklifts & manlifts.
- While performing the duties of this job you may frequently be required to stand walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop squat kneel twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding cutting or working with molten metal.
Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon jobrelated reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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