Job Information
Weeks Marine Electrician Helper - Houma, LA in Houma, Louisiana
Requisition ID: 158550
Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems.
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations.
Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place.
Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components.
Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
Work with high and low voltage systems.
Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.
Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools.
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
24 months of electrician experience.
Trade Certification or equivalent helpful, but not necessary
Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site
Travel (by land, air, and water) to field locations is required, transportation paid.
Ability to work a 84-hour S-S on rotation
Must be able to work 7 days/week as needed
Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot hydraulic drawings and systems
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and mechanical drawings
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.
Ability to work independently and with others - team player
Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
Requirements
• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,
so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor
weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access
required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and
maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across
construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background
check
• Must possess a valid Driver's license
• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential (preferred)
• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels.
• Performs other duties as required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Weeks