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MARINE ELECTRICIAN

Lewes, DE

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 devices

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints

Ability to create technical documents and briefings

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to repair and troubleshoot control circuits

Knowledge of marine electrical requirements of the USCG and ABS with regards to the Delaware Bay and vessels

Ability to install marine cable and wiring in an approved, neat and safe manner

Knowledge of safety precautions involved in this field

Knowledge of the NEC, IEEE, IEC and other electrical and electronics and conventions as they apply to vessels

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND / OR CERTIFICATES

Valid driver’s license

Must apply for and receive Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within 90 days of employment

Must 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 test

Requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their biweekly pay

Must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of this facility

Must be willing to sail on vessels as needed

Must 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 vessels

Must be able to work in extreme temperatures (heat of cold) and humidity

Must be able to work in confined spaces which require the use of a respirator

Ideal 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 I– F.C.C. General Radio Telephone License with Radar Endorsement– Demonstrated experience working on Sperry Gyro, Radar, and Antennas.

Salary : $35 - $38

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