Shipboard Electrical Journeyman: Power & Controls Expert

Everett Ship Service & Repair; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Health Savings Account

Group life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

State-certified apprenticeship options

Job summary

Everett Ship Repair in Everett, WA is seeking a skilled Marine Electrician to own complex shipboard power systems. You will translate drawings and schematics into accurate layouts, install wiring, receptacles, trays, and control boxes, and test systems for voltage, resistance, and continuity on 480V three-phase power.

You’ll work with propulsion controls, instruments, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems, maintaining and repairing electrical and electromechanical equipment across vessels.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a General Maintenance Worker with marine electrical maintenance/repair exposure.
• 2–3 years working directly with electrical systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• WA State Journeyman Electrical Card (industrial experience) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate drawings, blueprints, and schematics into accurate shipboard layouts.
• Install shipboard wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, feeders, trays, lighting, and related hardware.
• Lay out wireways, cable trays, and initial hangers; test continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Service and install motors, generators, storage batteries, and controls for hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Install instrumentation and verify propulsion/ steering controls and ship systems.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair marine electrical/electromechanical systems.
• Operate on 480V three-phase power; work safely in confined spaces and variable weather.

Skills

Electrical schematic reading

Power distribution 120/208/240/480 V

Electrical installation & diagnostics

Marine electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Manlift certification

NAVSEA awareness

Job description

Everett Ship Repair in Everett, WA is seeking a skilled Marine Electrician to own complex shipboard power systems. You will translate drawings and schematics into accurate layouts, install wiring, receptacles, trays, and control boxes, and test systems for voltage, resistance, and continuity on 480V three-phase power.

You’ll work with propulsion controls, instruments, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems, maintaining and repairing electrical and electromechanical equipment across vessels.