Second Electrician

gCaptain; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,112; Full time

Job summary

A maritime organization in Norfolk, Virginia is looking for a Second Electrician to perform routine maintenance and repairs on ship’s electrical systems. The ideal candidate must be a U.S. citizen of at least 18 years, hold various certifications including a U.S. Regular Passport and United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s Credential. Responsibilities include working with electrical systems such as switchboards and generators, ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a U.S. Regular Passport with a minimum of seven months remaining.
• Have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or DOD CAC with ten months remaining.
• Hold a United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s Credential endorsed as Electrician or qualified member of the engine department.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repair, and operation of ship’s electrical systems.
• Work with various types of switchboards, generators, motors, and lighting systems.
• Assist in safety testing and maintenance of portable shipboard electrical equipment.

Job description

Average Annual Salary: $120,112

This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take‑home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.).

DUTIES

The Second Electrician performs routine maintenance, repair, and operation of ship’s electrical systems. This includes but is not limited to various types of switchboards, generators, motors, lighting systems, electrical deck cargo handling equipment, two and three wire direct current systems, and single‑phase and polyphase alternating current systems. Assists and participates in the safety testing and maintenance of portable shipboard electrical equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain:

• U.S. Regular Passport (also referred to as a tourist or blue passport) with minimum of seven (7) months of expiration date.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC) with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration.
• United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date.

Position Specific Requirements:

• MMC Endorsed as: Electrician or qualified member of the engine department of any unlicensed rating.