Ship Repair Electricians

Marine Hydraulics International, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

FSA

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

MHI Ship Repair & Services in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Ship Repair Electricians for full-time roles. Duties include analyzing jobs from start to finish, interpreting circuits and drawings, and installing and testing electrical systems on naval and commercial vessels.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of shipyard electrical experience, strong knowledge of AC/DC power, and the ability to work safely under supervision; the position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a shipyard electrician.
• Thorough knowledge of wire sizes and capacity of each.
• Thorough knowledge of AC and DC power and control of same.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and machining processes of ship fitting trade.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Must be a steady, reliable worker.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing jobs from start to finish ensuring proper and safe work methods used.
• Analyzing circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electronic devices and systems.
• Performing work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment under direction of supervisor.
• Starting and shutting down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Installing conduit to bulkheads with brackets and screws, using hand tools, and threads wires through conduit to terminals, such as connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, and switch panels.
• Striping insulation from wire ends and solders ends to terminals, using stripping pliers and soldering iron.
• Connecting power-supply circuits to radio, radar, sonar, fire control, and other electronic equipment.
• Testing electrical characteristics such as voltage construct instrument panels, using hand tools, rulers, dividers, and power drills, following specification.

Job description

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Full Time Regular 9-FT Hrly NE-Prod Norfolk, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1866

Salary Range: $20.32 To $34.24 Hourly

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.

MHI is hiring experienced Ship Repair Electricians. Depending on skill level, duties may include the following:

• Analyzing jobs from start to finish ensuring proper and safe work methods used.
• Analyzing circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electronic devices and systems.
• Performing work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment under direction of supervisor.
• Starting and shutting down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Installing conduit to bulkheads with brackets and screws, using hand tools, and threads wires through conduit to terminals, such as connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, and switch panels.
• Striping insulation from wire ends and solders ends to terminals, using stripping pliers and soldering iron.
• Connecting power-supply circuits to radio, radar, sonar, fire control, and other electronic equipment.
• Testing electrical characteristics such as voltage construct instrument panels, using hand tools, rulers, dividers, and power drills, following specification.

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.

MHI is hiring experienced Ship Repair Electricians. Depending on skill level, duties may include the following:

• Analyzing jobs from start to finish ensuring proper and safe work methods used.
• Analyzing circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electronic devices and systems.
• Performing work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment under direction of supervisor.
• Starting and shutting down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Installing conduit to bulkheads with brackets and screws, using hand tools, and threads wires through conduit to terminals, such as connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, and switch panels.
• Striping insulation from wire ends and solders ends to terminals, using stripping pliers and soldering iron.
• Connecting power-supply circuits to radio, radar, sonar, fire control, and other electronic equipment.
• Testing electrical characteristics such as voltage construct instrument panels, using hand tools, rulers, dividers, and power drills, following specification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Shipyard electrician.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of wire sizes and capacity of each.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of AC and DC power and control of same.
• Must have knowledge of tools, equipment and machining processes of ship fitting trade.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must be a steady, reliable worker.

MHI offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

• medical coverage/HRA
• dental
• vision
• company paid life insurance
• short/long term disability
• accident
• critical illness
• FSA
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing

MHI is an Affimative Action/EOE Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.