Marine Electrician

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs duties of Marine Electrician. 
• Installs new cabling aboard ship. 
• Trouble shoots and repairs all electrical systems to include, power distribution, electrical control systems, power generation, lighting, heating and ventilation, alarm systems, and navigation lighting. 
• Operates from Marine Electric Shop while maintaining records, orders and receives materials. 
• Maintains shop inventory and critical spares on site. 
• Supervises one indigenous electrical helper. 
• Assigns tasks and insures timely completion of same in accordance with proper electrical standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma and a Graduate of a Trade School or 10 years Military, or Commercial experience aboard ship in the capacity of Chief Electrician or as a Shipyard Electrician in a commercial shipyard.  
• Marine Electrical experience / background is required, i.e. familiarity with ship-based power generation and distribution systems, marine electronics such as radar systems, navigation controls, and alarm management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of 3 phase power systems to include power generation, distribution, electric motors and generators.  
• Must be fully knowledgeable of low voltage D/C alarm and lighting systems and control systems. 
• Fully qualified to perform repairs to 480 VAC 3 phase, 220 & 115 VAC single phase, 24 & 12 VDC power systems as well as control voltage systems aboard AUTEC vessels. 
• Must be fully capable of trouble shooting and performing repairs to diesel generators, voltage regulators, electric motors, power distribution systems, switchboards, and lighting systems. 
• Must be capable of utilizing test equipment, Meggers, Volt Ohm Meters, etc. to assess condition of circuitry, and make repairs as necessary. 
• Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities.
• Valid passport required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Degree preferred.
• Chief Electricians License preferred.