Marine Electrician

State of North Carolina • Craven County, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Electrician is responsible for performing and directing the maintenance and repair of marine electrical and electro-mechanical systems on ferries, dredges, and related marine vessels of the Ferry Division. Work involves participating in and supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting, and alarm circuits. Maintenance and repairs are performed without technical supervision; however, complex electrical repair problems may be performed under the general supervision of a maintenance supervisor and are reviewed and evaluated through the continued and reliable operation of all electrical systems and their ability to meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements. Positions assist the chief engineer in the preparation and inspection of electrical repairs performed by outside contractors and during annual shipyard overhaul. This position also assists other entities in the Ferry Division and may require overnight travel. The employee must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. Performs all other related duties as required by the Supervisor. The position generally works shift work – 7 days on and 7 days off but schedule may be altered at management’s discretion as well as assignment of routine daily duties. This position will work at the Cherry Branch Operations. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT and Ferry Division’s drug and Fit-For-Duty tests.

Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in marine electrical and electro-mechanical systems maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of marine electrical systems and required maintenance and repair needs.
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and alteration of marine electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Skill in detection, diagnoses, maintenance and repair of marine electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing complex marine electrical systems problems.

Responsibilities

• Performing and directing the maintenance and repair of marine electrical and electro-mechanical systems on ferries, dredges, and related marine vessels.
• Participating in and supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting, and alarm circuits.
• Assisting the chief engineer in the preparation and inspection of electrical repairs performed by outside contractors and during annual shipyard overhaul.
• Assisting other entities in the Ferry Division.
• Performing all other related duties as required by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED