Marine Electrical Technician

Gunderson Marine•Portland, OR

43d

About The Position

Responsible for testing, maintaining, repairing, and installing marine electrical components primarily on AC / DC electrical systems in commercial vessels. Under general supervision, you will plan wire runs, pull wire, terminate wires at panels, and electrically connect components. This position requires a thorough understanding of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, as well as installation standards and practices. Routinely install and connect required equipment in accordance with provided work order specifications, references, drawings and standards. Skilled at examining electrical system wiring circuits, equipment, motors and fixtures, performing tests using a multi-meter or other diagnostic equipment to determine the reason(s) for the fault. Ideally, this will include providing recommendations to the department foreman on restoring equipment to normal operation. Expected to provide a high level of customer satisfaction while completing assigned work to meet departmental and other relevant standards.

Requirements

Must provide own hand tools
Install boat cable on bulkheads with brackets and screws, using hand tools, pulling wires through cable trays to terminal strips in junction boxes, to circuit breakers, to voltage regulators and to distribution switch panels
Strip insulation from wire ends and making terminal connections of all types, if any, using stripping pliers and swaging tools, and make the electrical connections to the intended device
Test electrical characteristics including voltage, resistance, and phase angle, in circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators
Troubleshoot electrical equipment and circuits using appropriate test equipment, repairs, or replacement requirements
Conduct resistance measurements of electrical cables
Must possess the ability to periodically board vessels in and out of the water, work steadily in confined spaces, climb, lift, and move batteries, tools and supplies as necessary
Must have an excellent work ethic and attitude
Valid Driver’s License
Minimum 5 years of industry experience in electrical, ideally within the marine environment
Possess a thorough understanding of AC or DC circuit operation and theory
Skilled at troubleshooting, diagnostics and completing repairs for system malfunctions
Ability to utilize all functions of a multi-meter
Capable of testing circuits for voltage, continuity and amp draw
Understanding and ability to connect isolation transformers and galvanic isolators
Understanding of proper wire and circuit overcurrent protection sizing and where to reference these standards
Strong ability to be reliable and work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment

Responsibilities

Ability to take directions and follow instructions
Ability to work on a variety of assignments daily
Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people
Commonly meets schedule and budget for projects, inclusive of working overtime when necessary.
Ability to perform work accurately, thoroughly and be attentive to details
Understand ship terminology, local and industry, e.g., port/starboard, bow/stern, etc. and can easily convey information in a common vernacular understood by other industry professionals
Ability to complete all calibration and documentation associated with testing and repairs
Basic computer skills and the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Follow prescribed safety rules and OSHA regulations while maintaining a safe, clean work area