Electrician - Fabrication Yard Houma, LA.

Description

Main Purpose

To perform any and all electrical-related job functions assigned, providing preventive maintenance and/or electrical repairs to all electrical motors and related components owned or rented by Gulf Island in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine maintenance such as changing worn electrical cables, plugs, sockets, fuses, switches, circuit breakers, etc., and checking electrical settings on welding machines to ensure efficient operations and performance.
• Repair and overhaul electrical motors on overhead cranes and welding machines and replace applicable parts, such as armatures, brushes, wiring, etc.
• As required, run electrical lines and install electrical hookups (outlets, 220 volts, 440 volts, etc.) in the fabrication yard.
• Replace burned-out lights in office and shop areas.
• Repair electrical components in CB and two-way radios.
• Ensure that all electrical motors, machines, equipment, and application components are operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned, such as reading schematics.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Standing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.
• Walking: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping- These physical requirements are essential job functions.
• Pushing and Pulling- These physical requirements are essential job functions.
• Reaching, forward, and overhead are essential job functions /physical requirements.
• Climbing: This is an essential job function /physical requirement.
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing- These are all considered regular physical duties/requirements and would be needed/required to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently.
• Lifting - employees must lift 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to pass background checks to company policy.

Desirable Experience and Training

Highschool diploma or GED.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Must have knowledge of and use hand tools associated/required to perform electrical maintenance and repair duties.
• Must also know how to use voltage and other electrical detection meters. Must be able to read and write.

Environmental Conditions

50 % of the work activities are performed outside of the electrician shop and office buildings. Individuals would be required to work in changes of temperatures, humid and dry conditions, dust, noise, and electrical engine vibrations (welding machines, etc.).

Benefits Offered:

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.