Electrical Trades Assistant

REPORTS TO: Electrical SupervisorSUPERVISES: N/AAUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintains overall safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and proceduresAbility to insure quality of own workEnsure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA standards and project specificationsAble to receive and carry out verbal and written instructionsAbility to work as part of a team and within assigned rolesMaintains housekeeping, keeps worksite free of rubbish, keeps materials and equipment stowed in an orderly mannerConserves waste of consumables and other materialAccountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and qualityAble to learn on-the-job as an on-the-job traineeAssists or works with other trades or Austal USA employees as directed (May be assigned tasks outside craft as required)Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisorMust comply with the Austal USA's "Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy" which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be professional and free of bias, prejudice, and harassmentMust comply with the Austal USA's Employee HandbookAble to pull cable in and outside of vessel overcoming obstaclesAbility to learn the fundamentals of electrical concepts and practices in order to perform assigned task to satisfy budget and schedule requirementsMust obtain Working Knowledge of Marine Electrical Installation of Penetrations and PackingMust obtain Working Knowledge of Marine Electrical Installation of Cable Trays and HangersMust obtain Working Knowledge of Marine Electrical Cable Types and Installation methodsAbility to learn the fundamentals of aluminum welding concepts and practices in order to perform assigned task to satisfy budget and schedule requirementsMust obtain and maintain a B Class CV fillet weld certification in required positions (This is for basic welding and tacking and does not include the out of position mock testing of a Welder) QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:Applicable Trade Technical Diploma/Certificate or equivalent preferredPrevious shipyard experience or experience in a similar industry is preferred.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divideAbility to measure using the Metric and English systemKnowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout preferred.The ability to understand directions and follow instructions; both oral and writtenAbility to pass mechanical aptitude testExperience welding preferredMust obtain and maintain applicable certifications required to perform essential functions TOOLS: Ability to demonstrate a high level of competency and safe use of all trade related power tools.Supply own Trade tools to be able to maintain productive output and perform Duties.Tape Measure.Set Screwdrivers (8 in 1 multitip)Diagonal Cutting PliersLineman's PliersKnife8'' Adjustable Wrench10" ChannellocksSet of open end/box end wrenches (metric and standard)Metric and standard Socket setPPE DISCRETION EXERCISED: N/AADDITIONAL 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 applicationAble to provide proof of US Person StatusNo felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition dateNo felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition dateWilling to submit to a drug screenWilling to submit to a background checkHS Diploma/GED or comparable trade experience; comparable trade experience is defined as 5 or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, 2 years of experience in shipbuilding, or education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship.LIASES WITH: Production Department Supervisors and Foremen, Health, Safety and Environmental, and trade personnelPHYSICAL 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 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:Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Ability to work at heights above 12' while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. Ability to enter 18" x 36" openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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.SAFETYMust comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.Equal Employment CommitmentAny 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.