Electrician Journey

Vigor Shipyards

$35.79 / hr

paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Washington, Seattle

1801 16th Avenue Southwest (Show on map)

May 02, 2025

Description

Who We Are
Vigor is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding and ship repair, supporting both commercial customers and our national defense. With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good - environmentally, in the lives of its employees and in the community. Vigor ... Industrial Evolution. For more information, visitvigor.net.

HOURLY RATE:$35.79

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
(Other duties may be assigned. Successfully performs work individually, as a member of a single craft, or a multi-craft work crew.)

Complies with all craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
Consistently exceeds Journeyman standards.
Troubleshoots advanced electrical systems and circuits. (e.g. multiple function systems)
Coordinates with different crafts to complete assigned tasks.
Responsible for doing some of his/her own planning.
Tests equipment.
Proper care and safe use of hand and power tools.
Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
Researches and suggests written comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs).
Responsible for being conversant in ABS and Coast Guard regulations.
Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Advanced knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory.
Power generation, control and distribution.
Trouble shooting electrical equipment.
Use of test equipment.
Blueprint reading and advanced layout.
Electric motors and controls.
Grounding and bonding.
Cable Identification: Size requirements and ampacity limits or where to find the information.
Fabrication and installation of packing tubes, multiple cable transits, collars, conduit, and raceways.
Conduit bending.
Interior communications and alarms.
Ability to reason and find solutions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED preferred.
4 years relevant work experience.
Proven skills: Work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Journey Level 1 Ship Repair
Some knowledge of several skills with more advanced knowledge of 1 primary skill and possess at least 1 certification (hours in skilled trade & demonstrated proficiency). Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with little or no supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Four-hour fire watch certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Crouching, Kneeling/Crawling, Stooping, Twisting, Climbing, Balancing Leg/Foot Use (To repetitively operate machine controls), Reaching, Handling/Grasping, Fingering/Feeling, Pushing/Pulling, Lifting/Carrying, and other similar physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Talking, Hearing, Vision Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less),Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more), Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision to judge distance/ spatial relationships), Color Vision (if required to distinguish colors for job performance or safety), Field of Vision (if required to observe a large field of vision while keeping eye fixed on a given point for job performance or safety), and Smell.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
Interaction/communication with others, works alone/independently, may direct/supervise others according to level of position, ability to perform repetitive work, attention to detail, flexibility, and adaptability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in areas exposed to external weather conditions
Works outdoors in all types of weather.
Uses safety equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.
Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth:We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility:We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love:We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:

Medical	RX	Dental	401(k)	Life
AD&D	Pension	EAP	PTO	Paid Holidays

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.