Electrician

Position Summary: This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, terminating, and testing of electrical equipment/components on ships at our vast, 63-acre facility.

Detailed Description:

• Must have safety mindset.
• Follows directions under intermittent supervision.
• Plan layout and install electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications, USCG, and ABS Rules.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or AWP to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Pull, route, and band cables.
• Troubleshoot problems with all equipment as it arises.
• Proper storage of equipment.
• May be assigned miscellaneous tasks outside craft as required.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.

• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.
• Ability to collaborate with others. Team mindset.

• Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Action Oriented -- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Drives Results -- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Optimizes Work Processes (Quality & Continuous Improvement) -- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Physical Job Demands:

• Utilize small tools for wiring by lifting and carrying up to 5lbs while standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching overhead and gripping up to 30lbs of force.
• At least two times a day carry a 40lb bucket of tools and supplies to and from job site, including but not limited to, walking, and climbing stairs / ladders.
• Multiple times a day climb over framing with tooling / wire by stepping over 36" frame / staging, walking 3', squatting under framing, or staging and climbing a 6' ladder.
• At least two times a day pull wires by lifting 20lbs from the floor and pushing / pulling 50lbs in a hand over hand fashion up to 30'.
• Occasionally mount wire ways, panels, batteries and transformers by lifting 20lbs from the floor and then in a standing, bending, reaching, or climbing position.
• Frequently organize equipment for specific jobs by lifting 50lbs from the floor and carrying 25' to place into a bin.
• Utilize small tools to manipulate small parts for installation and/or repair by gripping / pinching with 10lbs of force.
• Ability to work in multiple positions to install, terminate, or assist with electrical components throughout the day.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in inclement weather

Desired Qualifications:

• 3 years of Electrical experience preferred
• Prior shipyard experience a plus
• Prior electrical apprentice/training

Company Overview:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1918, we currently exist as an industry leader in new construction, repair, and major conversions. The FBS portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges and dredging support equipment, and offshore supply vessels along with specializing in Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs. Our mission is to build, repair and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service and defend our nation and the world.

EEO Statement:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We promote a Drug Free Work Environment and require pre-employment drug testing as well as mandatory random drug testing.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.