Marine Electrician

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Marine Electrician Job Summary

The Marine Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing installations of electrical equipment and systems on board vessels, shore-tie installations, and other shoreside facilities.

Marine Electrician Responsibilities

• Design, install, diagnose problems, and service electrical system components.
• Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic devices or systems.
• Repair and overhaul electric motors and controllers.
• Take periodic measurements of electrical devices for ABS and Coast Guard.
• Install or maintain shipboard sound powered phone systems.
• Repair and maintain normal and emergency power distribution switchboards, electrical generators, and all other shipboard power distribution components.

Marine Electrician Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience
• Experience working with shipboard electrical systems
• Experience working on vessels certificated by the USCG under Title 46 CFR Subchapters H or I preferred
• Valid driver's license
• MMC
• TWIC
• Familiar with the use of all types of hand tools and measuring devices
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
• Knowledge of marine electrical requirements of the USCG and ABS
• Knowledge of the NEC, IEEE, IEC and other electrical and electronics and conventions as they apply to company vessels