Electrician Specialist (Marine Electrician)

State of Louisiana • Plaquemine, LA

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About The Position

This position is based in Section 42, Unit 072 – Plaquemine Marine Maintenance Unit of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). It is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems on barges, ferry vessels, and related facilities operated within the DOTD Ferry System. The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to work independently or with minimal supervision, using sound judgment to address unforeseen electrical and operational issues. Participation in DOTD training programs and continuing education is required to maintain technical proficiency and ensure compliance with applicable standards, including U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

The role installs, tests, repairs, and maintains marine vessel electrical systems and related equipment. It also supports emergency or disaster response activities as required. The hourly compensation range is $21.05 to $37.88. The posting establishes a list of qualified applicants for current or future openings; a current vacancy may not exist when an application is submitted.

Requirements

• Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.
• At least two years of the required experience must be on-the-job experience.
• Ability to perform duties independently or with minimal supervision and use sound judgment to resolve unforeseen electrical and operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain marine vessel electrical systems, including generators, transformers, and switching equipment, on state-owned vessels in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
• Use electrical testing equipment such as volt meters, ammeters, and watt meters to diagnose issues, adjust circuit breakers and relays, and verify proper system operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical distribution circuits and generating systems to identify outages, malfunctions, and performance issues, and perform corrective repairs.
• Install, repair, and maintain marine electrical distribution cables, conduit systems, motors, and lighting.
• Support emergency or disaster response activities as required.
• Participate in DOTD training programs and continuing education to maintain technical proficiency and compliance with applicable standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed