Marine Electrician

Aaa Usa•Harvey, LA

About The Position

A 1st Class Electronic Technician lays out, builds, tests, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electrical and electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems. The position requires travel or temporary relocation to Lockport, Louisiana. Paid travel and lodging assistance are available, along with long- and short-term contracts and immediate placement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as an Electronic Technician.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and other electrical/electronic technical documentation.
Familiarity with applicable commercial and Government specifications and codes.
Comprehensive knowledge of component and system startup, testing, troubleshooting, and repair.

Responsibilities

Discuss layout and assembly procedures and problems with the Electrical Engineer.
Develop sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
Assemble circuitry, perform terminations, and conduct testing according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components.
Recommend changes to circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
Set up standard test apparatus or devise test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life-cycle tests evaluating prototype or production-model performance and reliability.
Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components, and record effects on unit performance.
Write technical reports and develop charts, graphs, and schematics describing system operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations.
Check the functioning of newly installed equipment in vessels and structures to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.