Marine Electrician

Shaver Transportation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive pay

Job summary

Shaver Transportation in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled Marine Electrician to keep our fleet of tugs, barges, and shoreside facilities running. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and design electrical systems, working hands-on with generators, switchboards, and vessel controls to support safe and reliable operations.

The role requires 5+ years of marine electrical experience, knowledge of AC/DC theory and NEC requirements, and ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and obtain a TWIC

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marine electrical experience or comparable work
• Advanced knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory and marine grounding practices
• Familiarity with the NEC and marine electrical code requirements
• Able to pass company drug and alcohol screening and background check per Oregon/Portland rules
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain/maintain a TWIC card
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work in tight spaces in all weather

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, distribution panels, and alarm/lighting circuits across the fleet
• Wire and connect electrical systems, testing with ohmmeters and voltmeters
• Read schematics and specs to plan repairs, upgrades, and installations
• Help build preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and facilities

Skills

Marine electrical

Electrical troubleshooting

AC/DC theory

NEC knowledge

Safety compliance

Drug screening eligibility

Tools

Ohmmeters

Volmeters

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Marine Electrician

Portland, OR | Company Fleet & Shoreside Facilities

$36.25 - $46.60 / hour, depending on experience

Shaver Transportation is looking for a skilled Marine Electrician to keep our fleet of tugs, barges, and shoreside facilities running. You'll troubleshoot, repair, and help design the electrical systems that our crews depend on every day - working hands-on with generators, switchboards, and vessel controls, and playing a direct role in the reliability and safety of our operations.

What You'll Do

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, distribution panels, and alarm/lighting circuits across the fleet
• Wire and connect electrical systems, testing your work with ohmmeters, voltmeters, and other diagnostic equipment
• Read schematics and manufacturer specs to plan repairs, upgrades, and new installations
• Help build and refine preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and facilities

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of relevant marine industry electrical experience, or comparable work, preferred
• Advanced knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory and marine grounding practices
• Working familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and marine electrical code requirements
• Able to pass a Company-administered drug and alcohol screening and post-offer background check, consistent with Oregon and City of Portland fair-chance hiring rules
• Valid driver's license, and able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card
• Comfortable working in tight vessel spaces and all weather conditions, and able to lift 50+ lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation

Why Shaver

Since 1880, Shaver Transportation has kept the Columbia and Willamette Rivers moving. As our Marine Electrician, you'll work directly with our Port Engineer and VP of Engineering on a fleet with real history and real variety - no two days (or two vessels) are exactly alike. This is a hands-on trade role with genuine ownership: you'll be trusted to diagnose problems, plan the fix, and see it through, with competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Shaver Transportation Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. STCO prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Shaver Transportation Company is a covered federal contractor or subcontractor, and it shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and require covered federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.