Electrician

Delphi Technologies; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada Inc. in Portsmouth, VA, is seeking an Electrician to perform shipboard electrical work aboard U.S. Navy surface ships. You will install, repair, and modify electrical equipment using plans, schematics, and written instructions, while ensuring safety and compliance with codes.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, wiring repairs, and training entry-level electricians as needed. A high school diploma with technical training is required; license preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma plus technical/vocational training or equivalent.
• Electrician license or connector certification preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and have a dependable work ethic.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures using hand tools or power tools.
• Examine electrical systems with testing devices to ensure safety and compliance.
• Use oscilloscopes, ammeters, and other testing equipment for diagnostics.
• Work from ladders/scaffolds to install or repair wiring and fixtures.
• Diagnose faulty systems and correct problems.
• Inspect systems to spot hazards and ensure code compliance.
• Reference blueprints for wiring layouts and safety.

Skills

NAVSEA knowledge

Blueprint reading

Mentoring juniors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + technical training

Tools

Ohmmeter

Voltmeter

Job description

About the Organization IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

Eligible employees may enroll in:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Description

ARMADA INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Electrician

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $20.00-$35.00 per hour DOE

FT / PT STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION:

Works aboard U.S. Navy Surface ships, performs shipboard repairs, and installs simple and/or complex modifications to electrical equipment utilizing plans, schematics, sketches, blue prints or written and/or verbal instructions. Repairs; troubleshoots, replaces electrical equipment including: motor and logic controllers, switchboard mods, load centers, buss transfer switches, electrical circuits and tests specialized electrical systems; able to do work of an electrician under general supervision, maybe asked to provide guidance to entry level electricians as well as perform additional non electrician related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools
• Examine electrical system of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, like ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to confirm compatibility and safety of system
• Use different types of tools or equipment, like power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, like oscilloscopes, ammeters, or check lamps
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to put in, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Diagnose faulty systems, apparatus, or parts, using equipment and hand tools to find the reason for a breakdown and correct the problem
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or parts to spot hazards, defects, or the necessity for adjustment or repair, and to confirm compliance with codes
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to see the placement of wiring or equipment, and to confirm correspondence to assembling and safety codes
• Place passage pipes, or tubing, within selected partitions, walls, or alternative hidden areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the passage to finish circuits between boxes
• Work on the installation of ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, like motors
• Direct or train other employees to put in, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Provide preliminary sketches or value estimates for materials or services
• Provide help in times of emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, inserting flares, or driving required vehicles
• Work on installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of marine electrical (AC/DC) and electronic systems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• A working Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items
• Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities and have a dependable work ethic
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form including but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience.
• Electrician's license or connector certification preferred but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Within the shipyard, minimal exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery

EQUIPMENT USED

• Ohmmeter,Voltmeter, Computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, scanner

*This is a general list and is not all inclusive

Location Portsmouth, VA

Salary Range

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.