LCAC Marine Electrician

The Marine Electrician is responsible for trouble shooting, diagnosing faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using standard electrical formulas such as Ohms law, power calculations, Kirchhoff's Voltage/Current Laws, Inductive properties of a circuit, etc. Understand the uses and how/ when to use equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices for the purpose of installing, replacing or repairing electrical systems on marine vessels. This position reports directly to the Lead man or Foreman as assigned.

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Adjust and maintain marine electrical equipment, using multi-meters, meggers, ammeters, oscilloscope, and other various test equipment.
• Proper use of basic hand tools
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as motor controllers, motors, switches, outlets, junction boxes, voltage regulator(s), transformer(s), in accordance with industry standards (NFPA, NEMA, NEIS, ABS, NAVSEA STD ITM 009-23 and 009-73).
• Dismantle and reassemble motors, motor controllers, switches, junction boxes, etc.
• Clean parts by spraying them with electrical cleaning solvent, ensuring insulative / resistance properties meet design criteria.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on electrical equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using standard electrical formulas such as Ohms law, power calculations, Kirchhoff's Voltage/Current Laws, Inductive properties of a circuit, etc.
• Understand the uses and how/when to use equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using electrical test equipment.
• Operate and inspect electrical machines or components to diagnose defects.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records. Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
• Test electrical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Solder broken parts and using soldering tools as necessary.
• Adhere to technical documentation, report when tolerances, conditions found do not meet required dimensions and recommend solutions.
• Read, interpret, and understand blue-prints.
• Read, interpret, and understand NAVSEA Standard Items, Technical Manuals, and MIL-STDs.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience in mechanic role preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience as an electrician and familiar with US Navy electrical and electronic systems
• Industrial and/or marine advanced electrical experience preferred:
  • Journeyman 3: 5 years and/or specialized training
  • Journeyman 2: 3-5 years
  • Journeyman 1: 1-3 years

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a drug screen
• Must have a current U.S Driver's License

Working Conditions:

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment.
• May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required.
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
• Some travel required

Necessary Equipment Operation:

• Fluke Multimeter
• Megger
• Ammeter
• Power Tools, etc.
• Hand tools

Special Skills:

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals and work process instructions
• Perform basic mathematical functions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High performance and a strong team player
• Commitment to company values, policies and safety program
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DBIDS/TWIC credentials

We provide paid holidays, PTO , paid Medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k) benefits.

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.