Marine Electrician

St Francis Marine Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A Marine Maintenance Company in San Francisco seeks a Marine Electrician responsible for troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment and circuits. Candidates should have a strong understanding of electrical systems, experience with testing tools, and the ability to work in various conditions. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Marine Electrician is preferred.
• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Examine electrical systems using testing devices to confirm compatibility and safety.
• Diagnose faulty systems using equipment and hand tools to correct problems.
• Direct or train other employees to maintain or repair electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical system troubleshooting

Use of test equipment

HVAC knowledge

Mathematical concepts

Tools

Oscilloscope

Ohmmeter

Voltmeters

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

Troubleshoots, electrical equipment, and circuits using appropriate test equipment to detect and effect required maintenance, repairs, or replacement requirements. Performs maintenance and repair of generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarm, and lighting circuits. Conducts insulation resistance measurements of electrical cables to determine condition and effects repairs or replacements as required. Supervises and participates in the installation and/or alteration of electrical systems aboard ships. Maintains adequate inventories of electrical spare parts and requisitions replacements as required. Maintains electrical system maintenance histories notating date, and extent of repairs and/or alterations.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools
• Examine electrical system of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, like ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to confirm compatibility and safety of system
• Use different types of tools or equipment, like power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, like oscilloscopes, ammeters, or check lamps
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to put in, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Diagnose faulty systems, apparatus, or parts, using equipment and hand tools to find the reason for a breakdown and correct the problem
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or parts to spot hazards, defects, or the necessity for adjustment or repair, and to confirm compliance with codes
• Work on the installation of ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, like motors Construct and fabricate elements, using hand tools and specifications
• Direct or train other employees to put in, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Work on installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of marine electrical (AC/DC) and electronic systems for powerboats and sailboats
• Must possess the ability to work in any condition like bending, twisting, and standing to execute normal job duties

Preferred Experience

• HVAC ducting, piping etc
• Cabling (copper and fiber)
• Equipment racks
• Lockers / Furniture
• Fiddle boards
• Connection boxes
• Power panels
• Lighting
• Antennas / Radomes
• Multi pin / Fiber Optic / RF and other type connectors
• Cable tags / Wire markers

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Marine Electrician is preferred
• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts and measurements

Professional appearance and courteous personality