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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Electrician Marine

Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$30.05/hr - $35.04/hr

USAJOBS is seeking an Electrician (Marine) for the Operations Branch, River Operations Branch, Dredge Jadwin. The role involves installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment on the dredge, with extensive travel required to various locations where the dredge is operating.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install and make major and minor repairs to dredge electrical systems and electrical equipment

Use system diagnostic software and sophisticated diagnostic instruments, to test electronic components and systems to locate and replace components down to the replaceable part level

Trace out the different circuits from schematic drawings as related to the electrical systems

Use a variety of machine shop to hone and rebore housings and regroove commutators, bend and form conduit, thread pipe, and uses a variety of small tools such as cleaners, wrenches, punches, etc

Diagnose trouble and repairs and installs outlets, conduit, switches, breakers, SCR's wiring, circuit coils, commutators, diodes, brushes, engine generators, starters, ignition systems, etc

Qualification

Electrical systems installationTroubleshooting electrical failuresReading blueprintsUS Coast Guard LicenseSoft skills

Required

Must obtain and maintain a US Coast Guard License or endorsement Tankerman within 24 months from date of hire or entrance into position

Must be able to lift up 40 lbs

Two year probationary period required

Work schedules and shifts may vary

Must be able to work under Inclement Weather Conditions

Ability to do the work of a(n) Electrician Marine without more than normal supervision which is described as: installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment; troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical failures or malfunctions; reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings

Incumbent performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts, equipment, or systems are in hand-to-reach places

Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position

Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds

Works inside and outside in weather that is occasionally disagreeable

Dirt, carbon, and grease are frequently disagreeable, caused by working on equipment in marine hulls

Noise is frequently and intensely disagreeable, caused by working in and around engine, generators, motors, gears located in holds of floating plant

Fumes and smoke are frequently unpleasant; and the wearing of a helmet is occasionally uncomfortable

Incumbent is constantly exposed to the possibility of electrocution while working on AC and DC electrical systems

Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of burns or engine crankcase explosion while working on engines and generators

Incumbent is required to observe safety precautions wear appropriate safety equipment and work in the safe manner to prevent injury to self and other workmen and to prevent property damage