Electrical Foreman; ME

Job :
Date Posted:
Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
Minimum Experience: 12 years
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

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.

• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.
• Monitor employees  work levels and review work performance.
• Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.
• Investigate accidents and injuries, and prepare reports of findings.
• Compile operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.
• Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
• Ensure employees charge to the correct project number(s).
• Examine objects, systems, or facilities, and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
• Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.
• Use applicable electrical measuring instruments such as meters, ammeters, meggers, etc.
• Read and understand blueprints, technical manuals and repair standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Test 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.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Plan, assign, schedule, and supervise the work of skilled and trades helper subordinates on various shipboard system repair and installation projects.
• Prepare cost estimates of labor and material; order supplies, material, and equipment.
• Prepare routine work and time reports and maintain standard records.
• Recruit and train subordinate personnel; establish safety and work performance standards.
• Performs related work as required.

• 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

• 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.

PI