B Class Electrician - SDCA

Austal USA; National City (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in National City, CA seeks an experienced electrician to install AC/DC systems aboard vessels. Candidates must interpret detailed electrical and mechanical drawings, demonstrate termination skills, and cabling knowledge to meet Navy and Coast Guard standards.

The role requires adherence to safety policies, ability to work overtime, and precise timekeeping. Candidate should be able to work with minimal supervision while ensuring high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in AC/DC installations or comparable technical education.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and diagrams.
• Knowledge of termination skills and cabling to meet regulatory standards.
• Ability to work overtime and maintain safety and timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical systems in accordance with Austal USA standards.
• Maintain safe work practices and accurate timekeeping.
• Meet production goals with minimal supervision and high quality output.
• Liaise with other crafts as required by Supervisor.

Skills

AC/DC Installations

Electrical schematics

Termination skills

Cabling installations

Safety compliance

Education

Technical education

Tools

Trade tools

Testing Equipment

Power tools

Job description

REPORTS TO: Electrical Production SupervisorSUPERVISES: NONEAUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Competent in electrical installation.Experienced with knowledge of Termination Skills.Knowledge of detailed Electrical and Mechanical drawings and instructions.Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency and productive output.Maintains safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures.Ability to meet goals.Ability to work with minimal supervision and be responsible for assuring the quality of the employee’s own work.Must keep impeccable time keeping and absentee records.Demonstrate correct construction procedures in compliance with Austal standards.Ability to work overtime as required.QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:2 years’ experience in AC/DC Installations or comparable technical education.Experienced level of termination Skills of AC/DC and Control Systems.Sound knowledge in the installation of cabling systems to meet marine class society, Navy and Coast Guard regulations.Interpretations of electrical schematics and documentation.TOOLS:Basic ability to demonstrate a level of competency in the use of all trade related power tools.Able to learn safe use of all Power and Hand Tools and Testing Equipment.Supply own Trade tools to be able to maintain productive output and perform B Class Electrical Duties.DIRECTION EXERCISED: NONEDISCRETION EXERCISED:Adheres to Schedule and meets Goals as set by Supervisor maintaining Productive output.LIAISES WITH:Liaise with other crafts as required by Supervisor.ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:18 years of age or older at time of applicationAble to provide proof of US Person StatusNo felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition dateNo felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition dateWilling to submit to a drug screenWilling to submit to a background checkThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific physical requirements include the following:Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.Perform prolonged standing.Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.Able to utilize adequate visual skills.Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.SAFETYMust comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.COMPENSATIONPay rate is $38.25 per hour.Equal Employment CommitmentAny qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.