Electrical helper Jobs in Chula Vista, CA

• Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
• Musty have a basic understanding of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
• Must be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
• Must be able to write a report for the supervisor or journeyman describing the material condition of the ship as it pertains to the assigned work item.
• Must be able to effectively confer job related information to the improver, journeyman, and supervisor.
• Must have experience using hand and power tools associated with the trade in a safe manner.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system.
• Two (2) years of related experience, some of which must be in the maritime environment.

• Must comply with OSHA standards and the shipyards best safety practices.
• Must arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time and end the shift as directed by the supervisor.
• Work shifts and overtime as assigned.
• Must keep the work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift.
• Must follow the direction provided by the supervisor, improver, and journeyman.
• Complete daily work assignments and provide status of unfinished work.
• Use appropriate sections of NAVSEA, ABS, Coast Guard standards and manufacturer’s tech manuals required to accomplish the insulation task.
• Assist with providing Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) as required by the work specifications or assigned by the supervisor.
• Comply with the Company’s “Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be businesslike and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Work with the supervisor, journeyman, and Improver to resolve, in a professional manner, unexpected events related to your assigned task.
• Work Tasks Include:
  • Prepare the work area to create a safe work environment.
  • Remove insulation and lagging as required by the specification or as directed by the supervisor.
  • Cut to size and install of structural and piping insulation as directed.
  • Remove all insulation and lagging remnants from the ship.
  • Run and remove lines and leads as required to accomplish work and in accordance with OSHA and the shipyards safety standards.
  • Assist with the Lock-out Tag-out requirements as directed by the Supervisor or Journeyman.

• The working environment in the shipyard varies from a normal office conditions to working outside where precipitation, wind, extreme cold, and extreme heat and high humidity are not unusual. When working inside of vessels the environment may be smoky, hot or cold, and have low levels of illumination may be present.
• There are heavy equipment and power tools operating almost at every location. Depending on the type of work available, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job requirements.
• Personnel can expect to work in a variety of spaces from confined areas accessible only by manholes to high platforms accessible only by scaffolding or ladders. Work may also be accomplished using mechanical lifts as working platforms.
• The noise level in the shipyard environment is usually loud, especially inside of vessels. The noise encountered in the shop is generally low to moderate. The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment is mandatory.
• There is always the potential of falling objects and personnel are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts during work. Appropriate PPE must always be worn.

• Lift/push/pull 50 lbs to 100 lbs on an occasional basis (0-33% of the day).
• Lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs on a frequent basis (34-66% of the day).
• Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hours). Bend, squat crouch, crawl and kneel. 4. Climb in a safe manner (climbing, includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders and ramps).
• Work at a variety of levels and positions (ex. Waist, eye, above head).
• Good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
• Sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
• Access work areas through 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time (33-66% of the day).
• Respond to visual, verbal, and audible sounds/commands.
• Work at heights above 12’ from ladders, scaffolding, and manlifts.
• Fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
• Perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
• Turn head from side to side and about on the vertical axis. Turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.

We're always hiring Great people for our projects. We have work available for Skilled Craft - Welders, Fitters, Electricians, Machinists, Blaster Painters, Fire Watch General Labor, Etc. in Shipyards on both coasts and along the Gulf Coast region.We also have General Labor jobs available in Texas, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and California.