A Class Electrician - SDCA (Night Shift)

**REPORTS TO:** Production Supervision **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 output. - 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. - Performs and executes work in compliance with NAVSEA STD Items - Must be able to travel to off-site work locations - Must follow Austal Off-Site Temporary Assignment Policy (SUP270) - 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 - Must be able to travel to off-site work locations - Must follow Off-Site Temporary Assignment Policy (SUP270) **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:** - Supervisors - Foremen - Production Manager - PDSS Leadership - Safety personnel **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 ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS and or any other clearance or access that may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** 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 mani…