Marine Electrician

Quartzelec; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services company in Aberdeen, UK, is seeking a Marine Electrician to join its expanding team. The role involves carrying out electrical installations, maintenance, and testing across marine, oil & gas, and onshore environments. Candidates should have a time-served apprenticeship, a minimum of 5 years' experience, and strong knowledge of AC/DC LV systems and technical drawings. Commitment to safety and effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the electrical or marine industry.
• Familiarity with power generation/management equipment.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from drawings and electrical schematics.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on AC/DC LV systems.
• Carry out electrical installations and maintenance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Testing and fault-finding

Effective communication

AC/DC LV systems

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Time-served Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Job description

As a Marine Electrician, you will join our expanding Marine Electrical team in Aberdeen, where you’ll carry out electrical installations, maintenance, testing and fault‑finding across marine, oil & gas and onshore environments. Working from technical drawings and schematics, you’ll support the safe and efficient operation of power and control systems while contributing to a variety of challenging projects alongside clients and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and work directly from drawings, electrical schematics and scopes of work.
• Carry out electrical maintenance, installations and testing across marine, commercial and industrial environments.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on AC/DC LV systems in a variety of installations.
• Work with power generation/management equipment including AC and DC circuits, generators, battery systems and associated control equipment.
• Test and maintain LV switchboards, control panels, motors, generators and circuit breakers.
• Time‑served Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the electrical or marine industry.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental responsibilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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