Electronic Technician

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Lockport, LA is seeking a skilled 1st Class Electronic Technician to lay out, build, test, install, troubleshoot and modify electronic systems aboard vessels.

The role requires hands-on expertise with electrical/electronic components and the ability to work from complex drawings and specifications. You will guide junior technicians, perform start-up and life-cycle tests, document results, and ensure compliance with commercial and government standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Electronic Technician.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, schematics and other electrical/electronic documentation.
• Must be familiar with applicable commercial and Government specifications and codes.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge at component/system start up, testing, troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

• Able to provide guidance, training and direction to subordinate technicians.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and components, to include associated command and Fire & Smoke Detection Systems.

Skills

Schematic interpretation

Electrical troubleshooting

Start-up testing

Code & specs familiarity

Technical reporting

Tools

Test equipment

Circuit testing

Job description

Job Title: 1st Class Electronic Technician

Location: Lockport, LA

Position Overview: An Electronic Technician lay’s out, builds, tests installs, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies electrical and electronic components, parts, equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Able to provide guidance, training and direction to subordinate technicians.

• Possess in-depth knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and components, to include associated command and Fire & Smoke Detection Systems.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Electronic Technician.
• Must be to read and interpret drawing, schematics and other electrical/electronic technical documentation.
• Must be familiar with applicable commercial and Government specifications and codes.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge at component/system start up, testing, troubleshooting and repair.

Skills and Abilities:

• Discusses layout and assembly procedures and problems with Electrical Engineer.
• Develops sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
• Assembles circuitry, performs terminations or conducts testing according to engineering instructions, technical manuals and knowledge of electronic systems and components.
• Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Sets up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life cycle tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Writes technical reports and develops charts, graphs, and schematics to describe and illustrate system’s operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations.
• Checks functioning of newly installed equipment in vessels and structures to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.