Marine Electrician
Shaver Transportation•Portland, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
Shaver Transportation is looking for a skilled Marine Electrician to keep our fleet of tugs, barges, and shoreside facilities running. You'll troubleshoot, repair, and help design the electrical systems that our crews depend on every day - working hands-on with generators, switchboards, and vessel controls, and playing a direct role in the reliability and safety of our operations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant marine industry electrical experience, or comparable work, preferred
- Advanced knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory and marine grounding practices
- Working familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and marine electrical code requirements
- Able to pass a Company-administered drug and alcohol screening and post-offer background check, consistent with Oregon and City of Portland fair-chance hiring rules
- Valid driver's license, and able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card
- Comfortable working in tight vessel spaces and all weather conditions, and able to lift 50+ lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, distribution panels, and alarm/lighting circuits across the fleet
- Wire and connect electrical systems, testing your work with ohmmeters, voltmeters, and other diagnostic equipment
- Read schematics and manufacturer specs to plan repairs, upgrades, and new installations
- Help build and refine preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and facilities
Benefits
- competitive pay
- full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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