Electrician - Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings

JOB SUMMARY:

Electricians are responsible for assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment, as well as inspecting electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, or necessary repairs installation of all the electric cables on board the ship, based on the cable routing plans. Install all the electrical and electronic equipment, navigational equipment in the bridge and radar, lighting, control panels, main electrical control room panels, etc.  Electricians may also prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment while ensuring compliance with safety codes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures and fuse boxes aboard ships and in shipyard facilities.
• Read blueprints to determine the locations of equipment and are in accordance with relevant codes and standards aboard ship and building and safety codes.
• Measures, cuts, and installs conduit in specified panels using hand tools.
• Cuts and connects wires according to diagrams to install fixtures.
• Tests continuity of circuits to ensure safety, using ohmmeter.
• Repairs and maintains electrical equipment such as generators, alternators, motors, and intercommunication systems aboard ship.
• Perform routine tests to ensure that electric motors are driving pumps, blowers, and refrigerating machinery.
• Strip insulation from wire ends and solder ends to terminals.
• Tests wiring for short circuits, using voltmeter and ammeter.
• Replace and clean commutator brushes.
• Remove and replace fuses and defective lights.
• Train new employees in electrical system installation and procedures.
• Performs basic and physical tasks such as transporting, loading/unloading material, tools and equipment on and off trucks and ships.
• Perform basic electrical layout and troubleshooting skills.
• Implement shipboard cable runs, cable penetrations, and distribution panels.
• Complete elementary electrical disconnects & reconnections.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

 Must successfully pass a written skill assessment test.

• Willingness to listen, follow instructions and the ability to work with and help fellow employees.
• Must be organized and have good housekeeping habits.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, some heavy lifting might be required.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Have own tools.
• Determine which techniques to use and select the proper materials.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to learn, understand, and promote our ESOP culture.
• Show willingness to learn and advance.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Electricians must be adept in reading equipment positioning drawings, and most importantly, equipment end drawings (those that represent where cables are attached to equipment).

• Proper identification of colors is a prerequisite. Possess working knowledge of basic electrical test equipment.
• Ability to understand marine installation and wiring procedures.
• Familiar with shipboard cable runs, cable penetrations, distribution panels, and accomplishing elementary electrical disconnects. Must have knowledge of basic electrical theory; AC & DC Voltage, Ohms, Amperes.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience with shipboard safety and shipboard electrical safety, including the safety lockout/tag out system and use of safety equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Additional licenses, certificates, and degrees are a plus.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience.
• Training and experience usually through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training are desirable.