Deck Electrician (Certification Required)
About The Position
Deck electricians are largely responsible for the installation, repair, overhaul, and operational testing of the electrical systems aboard the ship. Electricians can be working on one of the many electrical systems aboard the ship including lighting, power distribution, communication or navigation. Electricians read and interpret complex electrical and electronic schematics. The job of an electrician is unique in that it requires an individual that can quickly switch between differing tasks ranging from lighting and receptacle hook-ups, installing wire way racks, rebuilding equipment, installing electronic controls, lighting maintenance, performing preventative maintenance, or welding of studs for mounting equipment. This position is for job seekers who have received and provide a certificate or diploma in Electrical or a directly related field. Directly related fields include Commercial/Residential/Industrial/Aviation Electrical, Renewable Energy, Generator Installation, and/or Appliance Repair.
Requirements
- Present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in electrical or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent.
- Candidates must able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
- Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
- Must be able to lift 40lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test.
- Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
- Must be able to pass a Physical Agility assessment.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Installation of electrical systems
- Repair of electrical systems
- Overhaul of electrical systems
- Operational testing of electrical systems
- Working on lighting systems
- Working on power distribution systems
- Working on communication systems
- Working on navigation systems
- Reading and interpreting complex electrical and electronic schematics
- Lighting and receptacle hook-ups
- Installing wire way racks
- Rebuilding equipment
- Installing electronic controls
- Lighting maintenance
- Performing preventative maintenance
- Welding of studs for mounting equipment
Benefits
- medical
- prescription drug
- dental and vision plan choices
- on-site health centers
- tele-medicine
- wellness resources
- employee assistance programs
- savings plan options (401K)
- financial education and planning tools
- life insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- employee discounts
- early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
