Electrician (QMED)

Manson-Construction; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manson Construction Co. seeks an Electrician to monitor and maintain electrical, electronic and control systems aboard vessels. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and supporting engine room operations. Candidates should have marine experience and STCW certifications.

Responsibilities include LOTO, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and ensuring safe, compliant operations across the vessel. Willingness to work non-regular hours and travel as needed is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess working knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment maintenance per STCW A-III/7 or A-III/6.
• Certificates required by STCW A-III/7 or A-III/6 and SMS 6.2 crew credentials checklist.
• Ability to communicate instructions clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues.
• One year of marine experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs fault-finding, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on electrical, electronic and control systems.
• Monitors operation of systems, reads diagrams, troubleshoots issues and performs repairs.
• Maintains clean, orderly work areas and performs vessel upkeep and insulation checks.
• Performs LOTO and connects/disconnects electrical equipment.
• Maintains inventory of electrical spares and supports engine room watch routines.
• Operates propulsion plant, dredge equipment and vessel systems as required.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Diagnostics

Marine electrical

Team communications

Education

STCW certifications

Tools

Electrical testing tools

LOTO procedures

Job description

The Electrician monitors and maintains electrical, electronic, and control systems and machinery and, as an engine crew member, operates, maintains, and repairs vessel machinery and systems. Employees may be required to work non-regular workdays and shifts, as well as work and travel out of area.

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattle’s waterfront. Today, Manson’s legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents generations of people, famil ies, and communities whose commitment to success, safety, and ingenuity aligns with our core values: Take care of people; Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson, we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Manson’s number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs duties and responsibilities, as outlined in the hopper Safety Management System, including all procedures listed for the position in SMS 6.3-1 Positions and procedures cross reference.

• Works with hand tools, machine tools, electrical equipment and electronic measurement equipment for fault-finding, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs.
• Monitors the operation of electronic and control systems and machinery: reads and understands electrical and control diagrams, performs diagnostics, troubleshoots issues, performs maintenance and repairs.
• Housekeeping: keeps work areas clean and orderly, cleans electrical equipment, participates in vessel upkeep, meggers the insulation and performs routine inspections.
• Connects and disconnects electrical equipment and performs LOTO.
• Maintains the inventory of electrical spares.
• Carries out engineering watch routines: understands and communicates watch-keeping matters, monitors and controls the engine room watch.
• Operates propulsion plant, dredge equipment, auxiliary machinery and vessel systems.
• Assists in performing fueling, lubrication and ballast operations: operates pumping systems and associated control systems, complies with pollution prevention requirements, and applies precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment.
• Transports materials, supplies and tools to and from the deck, work areas, and storage areas.
• Complies with Manson’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct. Maintains a high standard of ethical behavior, encourages ethical behavior in others, supports ethical decisions and actively seeks appropriate resolution to potential ethical conflicts.
• Maintains a safe working environment. Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF)work environment. Participates in crew safety meetings and contributes to the safety of personnel and ship.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities desired in candidates.

• Must possess a working knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment maintenance that meets the standards of STCW Code, Section A-III/7 or A-III/6
• Certificates required by STCW Section A-III/7 or Section A-III/6, as well as SMS 6.2 Vessel manning and SMS 6.2-1 Crew credentials checklist
• Must have the ability to give and receive, understand, respond and follow verbal and written communications and instructions.
• Must be able to communicate, take direction well, and work cooperatively with other colleagues
• One year marine experience is preferred

Physical Demand

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to preform the essential functions.

Employee must be able to met the following physical requirements for this position such as: Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on marine vessels in water. Able to safely execute duties in and around heavy equipment/large machinery in marine dredging and marine construction job sites. Able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, personal floatation devices, safety glasses, respirators, etc.).

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

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