We are looking for very experienced Electricians with 25 or more years of electrical experience.
Located in Newport News, Virginia
Pay depending upon experience up to $40 an hour and $120 a day per diem for days worked. This is an opportunity to work up to two years and make a real difference . On top of great pay we also offer .50 cents an hour for every hour worked as a perfect attendance bonus paid weekly!
Experience: The Test Electrician must have (25) or more years of experience in the electrical field – Industrial, Marine or Commercial Nuclear applications.
Required skills:
- Must be proficient in accurately reading and measuring with tools including tape measures and stick rulers
- Expertise in reading and interpreting shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages.
- Must have extensive knowledge of electrical theory. (i.e. DC, AC, Motors)
- Has expertise with electrical components in a system (i.e. Contactor relays, overload relays, transformers, terminal boards)
- Has extensive knowledge of schematic symbols (i.e. normally open/closed contacts, normally open/closed switches, timer relay symbols, pushbuttons, etc.)
- Solid understanding of LVR (low voltage release) and LVP (low voltage protection)
- Highly competent reading and utilizing test procedures and work documents
- Work independently with proper instruction.
- The candidate should have extensive knowledge in and leading a small team of 2 or more employees
- Proficient in the use of basic electrical meters and test instruments (volt-ohm meter, clamp-on ammeter, insulation resistance testers, phase rotation tester, meggers, etc.).
- Extensive deck electrical work. (i.e. layoff and mount electrical equipment and wireways; install cable penetrations in equipment , bulkheads, and decks; cable installation; cable terminations; and cut-in and hook-up)
- Proficient in reading and identifying equipment and component label plates.
- Expertise verifying circuit continuity using applicable drawings, meters, and test equipment (e.g wire check phones)
- An advanced understanding of a ship’s power distribution system
- Experienced in lockout/tag out and hazardous energy control procedures.
- Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
- Proficient troubleshooting electrical performance deficiencies (e.g. ground fault, motor circuits, power circuits)
- Proficient reading schematics and determine the cause of the fault in the system drawings and components.
- Proficient in the use of basic electrician hand tools (i.e. Pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, connector crimping tools, etc.)
- Physically able to climb vertical and inclined stairs and ladders, crawl, bend, stoop, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.
Health, 401k, Dental, and Vision all offered upon new hire period.
Must be able to pass a Hair follicle drug test (3 month look back)
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Any offer of employment is contingent upon meeting the hiring standards of CraftForce and our clients which include the following:
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Completion of a satisfactory background check
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Passing a drug test (saliva, urine, or hair tests may be required)
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Satisfactory reference checks
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Satisfactory employment verification
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Additional licenses, certifications, and security clearance may be required
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Additional skills evaluations may be required
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In some cases, federal, state, or local laws or federal contracts may require US Citizenship
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