MARINE ELECTRICIAN
Cape May, NJ
35-38per hour
72-80K Bonus Full Benefits
The Marine Electrician troubleshoots, repairs, and performs installations of electrical equipment and systems on board vessels, shore-tie installations, and other shore side facilities. This position is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to property. This position is a bargaining unit position that is represented by the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association.
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
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Assist other skilled employees in their craft
Equipment Used :
oAll types of mechanical and pneumatic hand tools
oDrill presses, electric drills and grinders hydraulic hole punches
oElectric wire and cable strippers and crimpers, wire and cable bundling tools, arbor press
oMotor vehicles including trucks and fork lift
oTwo-way radios, computers, soldering equipment, irons and torches
oAssortment of electrical and electronic measuring devices necessary to make diagnosis and effect repairs
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Familiar with the use of all types of hand tools and measuring devicesAbility to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprintsAbility to create technical documents and briefingsAbility to communicate verbally and in writingAbility to repair and troubleshoot control circuitsKnowledge of marine electrical requirements of the USCG and ABS with regards to the Delaware Bay and vesselsAbility to install marine cable and wiring in an approved, neat and safe mannerKnowledge of safety precautions involved in this fieldKnowledge of the NEC, IEEE, IEC and other electrical and electronics and conventions as they apply to vesselsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experienceExperience working with shipboard electrical systemsExperience working on vessels certificated by the USCG under Title 46 CFR Subchapters H or I preferredLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND / OR CERTIFICATES
Valid driver’s licenseMust apply for and receive Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within 90 days of employmentMust be willing to attend and successfully complete the following training and obtain required licensing for the following :F.C.C. General Radio Telephone License with Radar Endorsement
Sperry Gyro Training
Sperry Radar / Radar Unit Training
Sperry Antenna
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Subject to background investigation and pre-employment physical including drug testRequires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their biweekly payMust be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of this facilityMust be willing to sail on vessels as neededMust be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (less than 20 lbs.)Must be able to work on high ladders, aloft, or over the side of vesselsMust be able to work in extreme temperatures (heat of cold) and humidityMust be able to work in confined spaces which require the use of a respiratorIdeal Candidate
Must be a U.S. Citizen (requirement of US Coast Guard for mariner credentials)Possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)Demonstrated experience working on vessels certificated by the USCG under Title 46 CFR Subchapters H or IF.C.C. General Radio Telephone License with Radar EndorsementDemonstrated experience working on Sperry Gyro, Radar, and Antennas.
Salary : $72,000 - $80,000
