Marine Electrician - Pacific Shipyards International, LLC

Honolulu, HI

About the Job

Position Title: Marine Electrician
Reports To: Electrical Superintendent

Position Summary:
PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

Marine Electricians are responsible for the installation, test and repair or marine cables and equipment, installation and connection of lighting, electrical power, troubleshooting and repair of shipboard and facilities electrical systems. The Marine Electrician will be required to use and maintain hand and power tools, various test equipment. Must be able to read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

Pacific Shipyards International, LLC. Expectations of Employee:

Is committed to the company values and adheres to all policies and procedures.
Perform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
Communicates regularly with Officers, Managers & Supervisors about the different divisions and department’s issues.
Consistently be on time for work, meetings and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment.
Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
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 between boxes.
Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.
Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
Assist with the set-up and preventive maintenance of equipment
Learn to operate equipment, including forklifts and manlifts
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Technical Knowledge:

Time management skills
Ability to communicate clearly and thoroughly
Problem solving/analysis
Good attitude; must be a team player

Education, Training & Experience:

Shipyard/Industrial Experience valuable
Flexibility in work. Candidates must be available to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.
Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to carry, lift, push/pull, bend, and squat up to 50 lbs.

Description of Work Environment:

Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
This position is identified as safety sensitive due to the nature of the work, shipyard work environment, various federal/state/local safety regulations, and equipment used.
Exposure to heat, dust, humidity, rain, sun, and wind.
Equipment and operational noise levels exceeding 85 decibels
Powered vehicle exhaust
Paint fumes
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
Overhead movement of objects

Qualification/Requirements:

Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
This position requires US Citizenship due to clearance required for base access
Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites
All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening, physical test and a background check before employment begins. Failure to complete any of these steps will result in disqualification
Valid State of Hawaii drivers' license in good standing, class 3 or higher
Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift

Additional Information:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Source : Pacific Shipyards International, LLC