Marine Electrician - 1st Class

Senesco Marine, LLC; North Kingstown (RI); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Senesco Marine, LLC seeks a 1st Class Marine Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems aboard marine vessels. The role demands advanced technical skills, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include wiring, schematics interpretation, diagnostic testing, and ensuring regulatory compliance with ABS and USCG.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or Navy A/C school preferred.
• 5–8 years of marine electrical experience, including AC/DC systems up to 480V and low-voltage controls.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and using electrical test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of maritime safety practices and electrical codes.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsabilités

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, switchboards, and control systems on vessels.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine layout and specifications.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostic tests using instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, and megohmmeters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with ABS, USCG, and company safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other trades during vessel construction and repair projects.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Navy A/C school preferred

Outils

AC/DC systems knowledge

Electrical test equipment

Description du poste

The 1st Class Marine Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems aboard marine vessels. This role requires advanced technical skills, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, switchboards, and control systems on vessels.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine layout and specifications.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostic tests using instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, and megohmmeters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with ABS, USCG, and company safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other trades during vessel construction and repair projects.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or Navy ‘A’/‘C’ school preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of marine electrical experience, including AC/DC systems up to 480V and low-voltage controls.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and using electrical test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of maritime safety practices and electrical codes.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and perform physically demanding tasks.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• The employee must have correctable vision to 20/40, however contact lenses are not permitted in certain production area positions.
• The employee must pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and have the ability to read and understand safety symbols and colors, (i.e. red, yellow, green, etc.).
• The employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
• The employee must have good balance and the capability of standing on each foot for a period of 30 seconds or more.

Physical Responsibilities (Applicable to Trades, Production, and Field Supervisors Only)

• The employee must pass a pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection.
• The employee must be able to perform overhead work, as necessary, with a full range of motion.
• The employee must not be claustrophobic and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The employee must have the capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches, and would need to be able to move and crawl into awkward positions.
• The employee must be able to work in static positions for extended periods of time.

• The employee must not have a fear of heights and may be required to work in an elevated environment (which could include heights of more than 50 feet) on scaffolding, from staging, planking, or a mechanical lift.
• The employee must be able to carry tools and or equipment to their designated work area. They could include but are not limited to the tools associated with their trade, or others as designated by their responsibilities. The approximate weight could be as much as 75 pounds.

Work Demands

• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves or other protective clothing as determined by a Senesco Marine Job Hazard Analysis.
• The employee must report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
• The employee must report to their supervisor any and all damages to equipment, or broken and misused tools.
• The employee may be working in several different areas and environments; this includes work inside and outside of buildings or structures.
• The employee needs to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.