Marine Electrician 1/C
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$26.00- $30.00 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Chesapeake, Virginia |
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Job Description
Job Description
Marine Electrician
Minimum Experience: 5 Years
Industry: Shipyard / Marine / Ship Repair
Position Type: Skilled Trades
Industry: Shipyard / Marine / Ship Repair
Position Type: Skilled Trades
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Marine Electrician with a minimum of 5 years of marine/shipyard electrical experience. The Marine Electrician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of electrical systems and equipment aboard commercial and/or naval vessels.
Candidates must be able to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics, troubleshoot electrical systems, and perform work safely and efficiently in a shipyard or marine environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair marine electrical systems and equipment.
- Install and terminate electrical cables, wiring, panels, controllers, switches, lighting systems, and related equipment.
- Perform cable pulling, routing, banding, and termination in accordance with applicable specifications.
- Troubleshoot motors, motor controllers, transformers, distribution panels, circuits, and other shipboard electrical equipment.
- Use multimeters, megohmmeters (meggers), and other electrical testing equipment to diagnose electrical issues.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, and work packages.
- Perform continuity, insulation resistance, and voltage testing as required.
- Install and repair electrical fixtures, junction boxes, receptacles, switches, and lighting.
- Identify and correct electrical deficiencies while maintaining compliance with applicable marine and shipyard standards.
- Work in confined spaces, tanks, machinery spaces, and other shipboard environments as required.
- Follow all OSHA, shipyard, company, and customer safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Complete assigned work within established quality and production requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of recent marine/shipyard electrical experience required.
- Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems, components, and installation practices.
- Must be proficient in reading electrical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
- Must have experience troubleshooting and repairing shipboard electrical systems.
- Must be experienced with electrical hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
- Must understand proper cable installation, termination, and testing procedures.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to meet shipyard/customer access requirements as applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00- $30.00 Per hour”
“$125 Perdiem” NON LOCAL ONLY
$$$ “HIRE BONUS”$$$
Ameri-Force Benefits
As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Industry Leading Pay
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Short Term Disability Benefits
- Term Life Benefits
- Referral Bonuses
*Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only
About Ameri-Force
Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Leveraging our deep expertise in maritime, manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, and energy sectors, we ensure a seamless experience by efficiently managing federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker’s compensation. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, tailored to meet the needs of our workforce. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success.
Learn more at ameriforce.com
* Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company’s requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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