Marine Electrician

Amentum; New Providence (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Marine Electrician to join the AUTEC mission on Andros Island, Bahamas. This shore-based role covers planned maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems on AUTEC vessels and deck equipment, with a requirement to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance.

The position includes supervising local helpers, maintaining records and inventory, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards in a remote location with limited medical facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and a Trade School graduate.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Marine Electrical experience and ship-based power systems familiarity.
• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems including generation and distribution.
• Experience with diesel generators and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of Marine Electrician.
• Installs new cabling aboard ship.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems (power, controls, lighting, alarms).
• Operates from Marine Electric Shop; maintains records and orders.
• Maintains shop inventory and spares on site.
• Supervises one indigenous electrical helper.
• Assigns tasks and ensures timely completion according to electrical standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Marine electrical

Power distribution

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Electrical safety

3-phase power systems

Education

Trade School Graduate

Tools

Megger

Volt-Ohm Meter

Job description

Amentum is looking for a Marine Electrician to join our team on Andros Island, Bahamas to support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) Mission. This is a shore-based position where the electrician is responsible for the planned maintenance, repair, and installation of new electrical equipment on all AUTEC vessels and deck support equipment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs duties of Marine Electrician.
• Installs new cabling aboard ship.
• Trouble shoots and repairs all electrical systems to include, power distribution, electrical control systems, power generation, lighting, heating and ventilation, alarm systems, and navigation lighting.
• Operates from Marine Electric Shop while maintaining records, orders and receives materials.
• Maintains shop inventory and critical spares on site.
• Supervises one indigenous electrical helper.
• Assigns tasks and insures timely completion of same in accordance with proper electrical standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma and a Graduate of a Trade School or 10 years Military, or Commercial experience aboard ship in the capacity of Chief Electrician or as a Shipyard Electrician in a commercial shipyard.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Marine Electrical experience / background is required, i.e. familiarity with ship-based power generation and distribution systems, marine electronics such as radar systems, navigation controls, and alarm management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of 3 phase power systems to include power generation, distribution, electric motors and generators.
• Must be fully knowledgeable of low voltage D/C alarm and lighting systems and control systems.
• Fully qualified to perform repairs to 480 VAC 3 phase, 220 & 115 VAC single phase, 24 & 12 VDC power systems as well as control voltage systems aboard AUTEC vessels.
• Must be fully capable of trouble shooting and performing repairs to diesel generators, voltage regulators, electric motors, power distribution systems, switchboards, and lighting systems.
• Must be capable of utilizing test equipment, Meggers, Volt Ohm Meters, etc. to assess condition of circuitry, and make repairs as necessary.
• Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities.
• Valid passport and driver's license are required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Degree preferred.
• Chief Electricians License preferred.