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Shipyard Maintenance Electrician
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$59,203 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Maintain welding machines, forklifts, crawler & overhead cranes, vehicles and hand tools.
- Follow Lock Out / Tag Out procedures.
- Disconnect and connect high voltage equipment such as welding machines and shore power for vessels under construction.
- Enter and work in confined spaces.
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
- Repair and overhaul of large and small machinery.
- Building maintenance.
- Maintain and repair painting/blasting equipment.
- Maintain and repair company trailers.
- Connect shore power to vessels.
- Maintain reports for all the above.
- Ascend and work at heights of up to 40 feet. Critical Demands
- Balance and strength to climb 40 ft. ladder.
- Repetitive bending, rotation of the trunk, and flexing of the hips and the knees.
- Lifting no greater than 50 lbs. from floor to 6 ft. work surface unassisted.
- Repetitive upper extremity movements while measuring, fitting, and welding.
- Work well with a team in a high pace environment and follow instructions from supervision.
- Capable of working independently with little direction and oversight. Education and/or Experience Experience with 480V systems is required.
- Experience or familiarity with 13kV systems is a plus.
- Troubleshooting and mechanical skills are critical.