REPORTS TO: Electrical Production Supervisor
DIRECTS: Trades Assistants, Trainees and Apprentices
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Competent in marine electrical installation.
Experienced with good quality level of termination skills.
Experienced with good level of commissioned skills.
Ability to work from detailed Electrical and Mechanical drawings and instructions.
Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency and productive out put.
Assist in the provision of on the job training in conjunction with Supervisors.
Maintains safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures.
Ability to meet goals.
Enhance and encourage skill development of all staff.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and be responsible for assuring the quality of the employee’s own work.
Must keep impeccable time keeping and absentee records.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to appropriate Supervisor/Foreman/manager
Ability to plan and set time frames on jobs with accuracy.
Actively plan and implement production improvements.
Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal standards.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work overtime as required.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in AC/DC installations required
Proficient with electrical systems including but not limited to machinery shutdown / navigational communications / internal communications / PLC Systems.
Experienced level of termination skills of AC/DC and control systems.
Sound knowledge in the installation of cabling systems to meet marine class society, Navy and Coast Guard regulations.
Interpretations of electrical schematics and documentation.
Formal Electrical training through an apprenticeship or comparable program is preferred
Shipbuilding experience is preferred
Knowledge of commissioning AC/DC and control systems is preferred
High School Diploma/GED equivalent required or two years maritime experience
TOOLS:
Ability to demonstrate a high level of competency in the use of all trade related power tools, testing equipment.
Able to train workforce on safe use of all power and hand tools and testing equipment.
Supply own trade tools to be able to maintain productive output and perform 1st class electrical duties.
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
In conjunction with the Supervisor shall assist in training, assistants and Apprentices on own crew.
DISCRETION EXERCISED:
Adheres to schedule and meets goals as set by Supervisor while maintaining productive output.
LIAISES WITH:
Liaise with other crafts as required by Supervisor.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
Specific physical requirements include the following:
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
SAFETY
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
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