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Electrical Foreman (ME)EPSILON SYSTEMS • Portsmouth, VA, US
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Electrical Foreman (ME)

Electrical Foreman (ME)

EPSILON SYSTEMS • Portsmouth, VA, US
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Job Description

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 :

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

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  • Monitors employees' work levels and reviews work performance.
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  • Monitors tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.
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  • Investigates accidents and injuries, and prepares reports of findings.
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  • Compiles operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results.
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  • Develops, implements, and evaluates maintenance policies and procedures.
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  • Counsels employees about work-related issues and assists employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
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  • Responsible for ensuring employees charge to correct project number(s).
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  • Examines objects, systems, or facilities, and analyzes information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
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  • Conducts or arranges for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.
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  • Uses applicable electrical measuring instruments i.e., meters, ammeters, meggers, etc.
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  • Reads and understands blueprints, technical manuals and repair standards.
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  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems.
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  • Assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
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  • Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
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  • Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
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  • Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
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  • 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.
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  • Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors.
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  • Works from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
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  • Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of skilled and trades helper subordinates on various shipboard system repair and installation projects.
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  • Prepares cost estimates of labor and material; orders supplies, material, and equipment.
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  • Prepares routine work and time reports and maintains standard records.
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  • Recruits and trains subordinate personnel; establishes safety and work performance standards.
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  • Performs related work as required.
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    Required Qualifications :

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  • High school diploma or GED
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  • 12 years shipboard electrical experience.
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  • Minimum five years supervisory experience in marine and industrial environment (ship repair and modernization).
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  • Able to write clear, concise reports.
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  • Able to supervise all other trades.
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  • Ability to obtain access to military / government installations worldwide.
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  • Be able and willing to travel with some travel being for extended periods of time.
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  • 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).
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  • Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight.
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  • Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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  • Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.
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    Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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