Marine Electrical Technician — Vessel Systems Expert

State of Louisiana; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana DOTD solicits an Electrician Specialist to inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems on marine vessels and related facilities within the DOTD Ferry System. Work involves applying a range of electrical testing tools to ensure safety and reliability in USCG-regulated environments.

The role emphasizes independent work, adherence to safety standards, and participation in DOTD training programs to maintain proficiency across marine electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Two years of on-the-job electrical experience is required.
• Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain marine vessel electrical systems including generators, transformers, and switching equipment.
• Use electrical testing equipment to diagnose issues, adjust circuit breakers and relays, and verify proper operation.
• Troubleshoot distribution circuits and generating systems to identify outages and perform corrective repairs.
• Install and maintain marine electrical cables, conduit systems, motors, and lighting; support emergency response as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Marine environment

Tools

Volt meters

Ammeters

Watt meters

Job description

State of Louisiana DOTD solicits an Electrician Specialist to inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems on marine vessels and related facilities within the DOTD Ferry System. Work involves applying a range of electrical testing tools to ensure safety and reliability in USCG-regulated environments.

The role emphasizes independent work, adherence to safety standards, and participation in DOTD training programs to maintain proficiency across marine electrical systems.