Marine Electronics Technician – PLC & MV Drive Specialist

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in New York City seeks a Marine Electronics Technician to oversee the electrical control and monitoring systems aboard Staten Island Ferry vessels and terminals. You will diagnose, repair and calibrate medium voltage drives, propulsion generators, PLC-based controls, and related instrumentation, and develop preventive maintenance procedures.

The role requires a degree in electronic or electrical technology and substantial hands-on experience with PLC systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related field with strong electronics focus.
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology with relevant hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, repair and troubleshoot vessel electrical and mechanical systems.
• Calibrate and test PLC-based control and monitoring systems.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance procedures for vessel electronics.
• Inspect and test vessel instrumentation and safety systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical systems diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related field

Associate degree in Electrical or Electronic Technology

Tools

PLC software

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

The Department of Transportation in New York City seeks a Marine Electronics Technician to oversee the electrical control and monitoring systems aboard Staten Island Ferry vessels and terminals. You will diagnose, repair and calibrate medium voltage drives, propulsion generators, PLC-based controls, and related instrumentation, and develop preventive maintenance procedures.

The role requires a degree in electronic or electrical technology and substantial hands-on experience with PLC systems and