Marine Electrician

RSC Energy; California; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

RSC Energy is seeking a shipboard electrical technician responsible for installation, repair, and hook-up of equipment for electrical services on a vessel. The role requires working knowledge of electrical theory and procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair shipboard electrical systems (600 V and less) in accordance with specifications and drawings.

The duties include adhering to OSHA standards, wearing PPE, arriving on site on time, maintaining a safe work area, and using

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electrical theory and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair shipboard electrical systems and equipment (600 V and less).
• Experience with standards and manuals such as IEE, ABS, Coast Guard and manufacturer’s tech references.

Responsibilities

• Comply with OSHA standards and company safety practices.
• Wear and use required PPE as prescribed by OSHA standards.
• Attend designated site on time and complete daily work assignments.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas at all times.
• Operate and repair electrical equipment per drawings and specs.
• Implement lockout/tagout procedures where required.
• Install new power and lighting circuits.
• Respond to unexpected events professionally.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Shipboard systems

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for the installation, repair, and hook-up of equipment for electrical services on a ship. The individual must have working knowledge of electrical theory and procedures and the ability to troubleshoot and repair shipboard electrical systems and equipment (600 V and less) in accordance with specifications and drawings. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess the skill sets of subordinate grades of the labor class.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must comply with OSHA standards and BAE best safety practices.
• Must be physically and medically capable to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.
• Arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time and end the shift as directed by the schedule and your supervisor. Personnel are accountable for completion of daily work assignments.
• Keep your work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift.
• Understand relevant work processes, operation of equipment, and complete tasks proficiently.
• Use appropriate sections of IEE, ABS, Coast Guard and manufacturer’s tech manuals and ship’s information book in repairing electrical equipment and installing electrical equipment.
• Provide quality work and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) as required by the work specifications or assigned by the supervisor.
• Work shifts and overtime as assigned.
• Comply with the Company’s “Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be businesslike and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Resolve unexpected events related to your assigned task in a professional manner.

Work Tasks Include:

1. Running cables, lines and leads, terminations/connector fabrication, packing of cable transits and harnessing cables aboard vessels.
2. Prepares work area, drills holes, grinds metal surfaces, inspect and reports on cableway and electrical equipment conditions, tests and reports results on electrical equipment.
3. Test internal circuits of major units of electrical equipment for continuity, short circuits, and grounds and measure electrical quantities and compare with established values.
4. Inspect trip shafts, toggle linkages and all other mechanical parts to see that they operate freely without binding.
5. Inspect mechanical and electrical connections including mounting bolts and screws; draw out disconnect devices and control wiring.
6. Detect and locate grounds, open circuits and short circuits in distribution generators and systems. Maintain and repair telephones, circuits, and associated equipment.
7. Install new power and lighting circuits.
8. Must be familiar with all safety procedures pertaining to or where to obtain electrical procedures. Must be very knowledgeable of work/safety procedures and manual.
9. Implement Lock-out Tag-out for work being performed.

Company Description

RSC is a great company to work for! They treat they're employees right.