Marine Electrician I

Birdon America, Inc.; Bayou La Batre (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Life

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match (pre- and vs

Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay

Employee referral program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Birdon America Inc. is seeking a skilled marine electrician for our Bayou La Batre shipyard. This full-time direct position requires hands-on experience with marine electrical systems, motor starters, transformers, and AC/DC circuits.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of marine electrical work, with the ability to troubleshoot wiring, PLCs, and power distribution up to 1000 volts. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience as a marine electrician.
• Fundamental knowledge in marine electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Distinguish colors on Multi-Conductor Cable and understand color codes.
• Connect Single Phase and Three Phase Motors.
• Connect Single and Three Phase Transformers.
• Operate ABT and MBT equipment.
• Work with voltages in AC Power Distribution up to 1000 Volts.
• Parallel circuitry in both AC and DC.
• Connect Generators, check RPM, and parallel Generators.
• Change rotation on a three-phase motor.
• Know sizes of Motor Starters (NEMA Ratings).
• Check amp draw on equipment.
• Troubleshoot wiring and equipment.
• Troubleshoot MSLC and DSLC circuits.
• Terminate and understand PLC Circuits and Motor controllers.

Skills

Marine electrical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC circuits

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Direct Bayou La Batre, AL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1512

Schedule: M – T, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

This position is located on shite in our Bayou La Batre, AL shipyard

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Distinguish colors on Multi-Conductor Cable and understand color codes.
• Connect Single Phase and Three Phase Motors.
• Can connect Single and Three Phase Transformers.
• Proper operation of ABT and MBT.
• Work with all voltages in AC Power Distribution up to 1000Volts.
• Parallel circuitry in both AC and DC.
• Connect Generators, check phase rotation of Generator, and parallel Generators.
• Change rotation on a three-phase motor.
• Knows proper sizes of Motor Starters (NEMA Ratings).
• Can check amp draw on equipment.
• Can trouble shoot wiring and equipment.
• Can troubleshoot MSLC and DSLC circuits.
• Terminates and understand PLC Circuits and Motor controllers.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Possesses a High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience as a marine electrician.
• Fundamental knowledge in marine electrical systems.

Birdon offers a full benefits package including:

• EAP
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
• Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
• Employee referral program
• Pet Insurance

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT, we expect this same commitment from all employees.

Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affintive Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing [e-mail] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact [e-mail] for further assistance.