Marine Diesel Electrician

Job Overview:

Assist with installation, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance and repair of marine diesel engines low voltage electrical control systems for propulsion and power diesel generator. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures for marine diesel engine electrical control systems.

Qualifications:

· The Marine Diesel electrician must have knowledge of diesel engine control and automation or to be experienced in troubleshooting any automation control systems/equipment (steam/gas turbines, automated refrigerating, reduction gears) electrical control systems

· US citizenship or US permanent residence status

· Ability to travel frequently both in the US and internationally

· Ability to comprehend electrical technical drawings and specifications

· Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the testing and repair of electrical components

· Ability to work with minimal supervision

· Understanding of safety and security requirements and procedures

· Minimum of 1 year of experience as shipboard equipment control electrician

· Experience working on US Navy vessels (preferred)

Major Responsibility (Functions/Duties):

· Repair, install, replace, and test engine electrical control circuits, wiring harnesses and engine auxiliary equipment.

· Uses hand, power tools and electrical testing equipment.

· Inspect and use testing electrical equipment, control signals, and power circuits.

· Troubleshoot and repair defects in wiring harnesses, sensors, switches, connectors and other electrical equipment using basic and specialized testing equipment.

· Replace faulty sensors, switches, sockets, connectors and other elements of electrical systems.

· Documents procedures and results in written reports.

· Interpret drawings, blueprints, connection and wiring diagrams.

· Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures;

· Provide guidance to entry level electricians.

· Perform complex electrical work on board US Navy Ships.

· Perform operational test of shipboard propulsion, generation, and auxiliary systems

· Reports and corrects potentially unsafe conditions; ensure use of equipment and materials properly.

· Completes incident investigations in a timely manner.

· The work is typically performed in a shipboard or shipyard environment which requires proper safety equipment and precautions.

· Work requires some physical effort in the handling of heavy (