Marine Electrician

Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vision care

Dental care

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Profit sharing

Company pension

RRSP match

Casual dress

Extended health care

Company events

On-site parking

Job summary

ABCO Industries Inc in Lunenburg, NS seeks a Marine Electrician to install, upgrade and maintain electrical systems on powerboats and sailboats. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of marine electrical/naval shipbuilding experience and holds an electrical trade certificate.

Strong blueprint-reading and English communication are required. The role involves on-site work, overtime availability, and collaboration across departments to ensure safe, compliant electrical installations and timely

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marine electrical/naval shipbuilding experience.
• Electrical trade certificate and/or equivalent training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide preliminary sketches or value estimates for materials or services.
• Follow blueprints and prepare sketches to see the placement of wiring or equipment, and to confirm correspondence to assembling and safety codes.
• Examine electrical system of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices to confirm compatibility and safety of system.
• Install, repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Diagnose faulty systems, apparatus and parts to determine roots causes and correct problem accordingly.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or parts to determine hazards, defects, or the necessity for adjustment or repair while confirming compliance with codes.
• Work on installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of marine electrical (AC/DC) and electronic systems for powerboats and sailboats.
• Communicate with manufacturers where necessary regarding technical equipment.
• Perform routine and annual maintenance of client boats.

Skills

5+ years marine electrical

Electrical trade certificate

Read blueprints

English communication

Overtime availability

Team collaboration

Time management

Driver's license

Local travel

Education

Electrical trade certificate or equivalent training

Job description

Marine Electrician

Location: Lunenburg, NS

Employer: ABCO Industries Inc

Posting last updated: May 22, 2026

Overview

Reporting to the Mechanical Shop Manager, the Marine Electrician will be responsible for the electrical installation of new vessel electrical systems as well as refits and upgrades to existing systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide preliminary sketches or value estimates for materials or services.
• Follow blueprints and prepare sketches to see the placement of wiring or equipment, and to confirm correspondence to assembling and safety codes.
• Examine electrical system of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, like ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to confirm compatibility and safety of system.
• Install, repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Diagnose faulty systems, apparatus and parts to determine roots causes and correct problem accordingly.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or parts to determine hazards, defects, or the necessity for adjustment or repair while confirming compliance with codes.
• Work on installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of marine electrical (AC/DC) and electronic systems for powerboats and sailboats.
• Communicate with manufacturers where necessary regarding technical equipment.
• Perform routine and annual maintenance of client boats.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years marine electrical naval shipbuilding experience.
• An electrical trade certificate and/or equivalent training.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Must be reasonably available for overtime and site work.
• Must take direction from Shop Management in a positive and cooperative 'can do' manner.
• Ability to collaborate across various teams and departments.
• Excellent time management skills and trouble shooting skills.
• Drivers license required.
• Flexibility to travel locally occasionally as required.

Working Conditions

• On-site.
• Traditional business hours (8 am – 4:30 pm).
• Majority of time in fabrication shop setting.
• Collaborating with various departments.

Compensation

Pay: $22.00-$34.39 per hour

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• Profit sharing
• Company pension
• RRSP match
• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• Company events
• On-site parking