Basic Purpose and Function:

This skilled position is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems on heavy equipment, craft and yard facilities while following blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, determines the operating errors root causes, and fixes the errors.
• Repairs controllers, internal components, or systems using job-specific tools.
• Observes gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machines are functioning correctly.
• Visually discriminate color, specifically, match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Understands electrical machines and tools, including their use, repair, and maintenance.
• Understands various power applications and how to connect equipment safely.
• Understands the various voltages & amperages explicitly used in marine settings.
• Understands and works with both Alternating Current and Direct Current systems.
• Works at all height levels (high and low).
• Works in confined and enclosed spaces.
• Works non-standard work hours, as required.
• Ability to lift-up to 50 lbs.

Education and Experience:

• Applicants with three (3+) years of mechanical related electrical experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of blueprints preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical machines and tools, including their use, repair, and maintenance.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate equivalent relative experience.

Major Responsibility (Functions/Duties):

• Strips insulation from wires and solders ends to terminals using stripping pliers and soldering iron.
• Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Tests electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems or components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Works from ladders, scaffolds, or Aerial Work Platform (AWP) to install, maintain, or repair wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces
• Repairs or replaces wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools or power tools.
• Assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/Disabled