Electrical Foreman (ME)

EPSILON SYSTEMS • Portsmouth, VA • 2w ago

Epsilon Systems is seeking a full-time Electrical Foreman in the ME division located in Portsmouth, VA

Summary: Supervise/manage workers who modify, repair, install shipboard electrical systems/components. Train, oversee and mentor lower level trades and helpers to improve their technical skill making them eligible for advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.

Monitors employees' work levels and reviews work performance.

Monitors tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.

Investigates accidents and injuries, and prepares reports of findings.

Compiles operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results.

Develops, implements, and evaluates maintenance policies and procedures.

Counsels employees about work-related issues and assists employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.

Responsible for ensuring employees charge to correct project number(s).

Examines objects, systems, or facilities, and analyzes information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.

Conducts or arranges for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.

Uses applicable electrical measuring instruments i.e., meters, ammeters, meggers, etc.

Reads and understands blueprints, technical manuals and repair standards.

Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems.

Assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors.

Works from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures

Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of skilled and trades helper subordinates on various shipboard system repair and installation projects.

Prepares cost estimates of labor and material; orders supplies, material, and equipment.

Prepares routine work and time reports and maintains standard records.

Recruits and trains subordinate personnel; establishes safety and work performance standards.

Performs related work as required.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

12 years shipboard electrical experience.

Minimum five years supervisory experience in marine and industrial environment (ship repair and modernization).

Able to write clear, concise reports.

Able to supervise all other trades.

Ability to obtain access to military/government installations worldwide.

Be able and willing to travel with some travel being for extended periods of time.

ADA Notations:

Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships).

Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight.

Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.