Marine Electrician

St Francis Marine Center

Marine Electrician

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Job Summary

    Troubleshoots, electrical equipment, and circuits using appropriate test equipment to detect and effect required maintenance, repairs, or replacement requirements. Performs maintenance and repair of generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarm, and lighting circuits. Conducts insulation resistance measurements of electrical cables to determine condition and effects repairs or replacements as required. Supervises and participates in the installation and/or alteration of electrical systems aboard ships. Maintains adequate inventories of electrical spare parts and requisitions replacements as required. Maintains electrical system maintenance histories notating date, and extent of repairs and/or alterations.

    Responsibilities:

    Repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools

    Examine electrical system of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, like ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to confirm compatibility and safety of system

    Use different types of tools or equipment, like power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, like oscilloscopes, ammeters, or check lamps

    Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to put in, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures

    Diagnose faulty systems, apparatus, or parts, using equipment and hand tools to find the reason for a breakdown and correct the problem

    Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or parts to spot hazards, defects, or the necessity for adjustment or repair, and to confirm compliance with codes

    Work on the installation of ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, like motors Construct and fabricate elements, using hand tools and specifications

    Direct or train other employees to put in, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures

    Work on installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of marine electrical (AC/DC) and electronic systems for powerboats and sailboats

    Must possess the ability to work in any condition like bending, twisting, and standing to execute normal job duties

    Experience with the following systems preferred but not essential:

    HVAC ducting, piping etc

    Cabling (copper and fiber)

    Equipment racks

    Lockers / Furniture

    Fiddle boards

    Connection boxes

    Power panels

    Lighting

    Antennas / Radomes

    Multi pin / Fiber Optic / RF and other type connectors

    Cable tags / Wire markers

    Qualifications:

    Previous experience as a Marine Electrician is preferred

    Strong understanding of mathematical concepts and measurements

    Professional appearance and courteous personality