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Electrician - Houma Yard

Monday - Friday (50 hours per week) plus overtime as needed

Job Description

An Electrician installs new equipment, troubleshoots and repairs existing electrical equipment and systems.

Essential Job Functions

* Install, assemble, dismantle, troubleshoot, maintain and repair all types of electric equipment such as A/C & D/C drives, motors and generators, control circuits, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, distribution panels and lighting circuits * Conducts insulation resistance measurements of electrical cables, motors to determine condition and effects repairs or replacement as required * Utilize precision electrical measurement tools such as multimeters, ammeters, insulation resistance testers etc. * Supervises and participates in the installation and/or alteration to electrical systems aboard dredges and other marine vessels with basic understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC) * Perform other duties as assigned * Follows all company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an "Incident and Injury Free" work environment

Requirements

* 3+ years of electrician experience * High School diploma or equivalent * Valid TWIC * Valid Driver's License and clean driving record * Experience reading electrical drawings and troubleshooting control circuits * Strong technical understanding of A/C and D/C generators and motors and motor controls * Experience in troubleshooting all types of electrical systems, including but not limited to generators from 3kw to 3000kw preferred, A/C and D/C drives * Knowledge of MS Office * Ability to work a 50-hour work week M-F, overtime as needed * Travel (by land, air, and water) to field locations is required (transportation paid)

Physical Requirements

* Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levelsWork will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders * Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted * Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat and lift for long periods of time * Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work from platforms. Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind

Additional Duties

This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weeks Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.