Marine Electrician in Unalaska AK

Position:Marine Electrician

Location: Bering Sea; Pacific Ocean; Gulf of Alaska; Aleutian Islands

Reports To: Chief Engineer and Port Engineer

License:U.S. Coast Guard License is not required but is considered a plus.

Overview:

The position is responsible for all electrical systems onboard including but not limited to; power generation systems, power distribution systems, engine room systems, fish processing systems, hotel systems, bridge systems and deck systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots electrical issues with equipment, gives recommendation for resolution
• Repairs or replaces wiring equipment or fixtures, using hand and power tools.
• Examines electrical system of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures using testing devices like ohmmeters, voltmeters or oscilloscopes to confirm compatibility and safety of system.
• Demonstrates competency working with and troubleshooting PLC systems
• Works directly with Chief Engineer to ensure that all electrical systems are operational and safe for all personnel.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment or parts to spot hazards, defects or the necessity for adjustment or repair and to confirm compliance with applicable codes.
• Diagnoses faulty systems, apparatus or parts using equipment and hand tools to find the reason for a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Places conduit within selected partitions, walls or alternative areas and pull insulated wires or cables through to finish circuits between boxes.
• Demonstrates competence in managing Lock Out/Tags Plus and energy isolation procedures
• Works with the Chief Engineer in order to keep the electrical systems in compliance with all regulatory and classification regulations. This includes U.S.C.G., DNV, FCC, OSHA.
• Performs routine and annual maintenance of all electrical systems based on manufacture recommendations.
• Directs and trains other engineering staff to put in, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Ensures compliance with applicable sections of the Safety Management System. Is knowledgeable and conversant on applicable policies and procedures contained in the SMS
• Maintains electrical parts list and inventory, orders supplies through Chief Engineer.
• Maintains workshop, work areas and supplies in orderly fashion in compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Associates or technical degree preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.
• 3+ year&##39;s experience as a Marine Electrician on a vessel or in a shipyard environment preferred.
• 1+ year of experience as journeyman level electrician
• Experience operating and troubleshooting electrical systems.

Work Hours:

Regularly scheduled for 12 hour shifts, may be required to work additional hours due to occasional urgent vessel needs. Shipyard duties to be fulfilled as required or assigned.

Compensation:

• Free Room and Board
• Eligible for 401K
• Health/Dental benefits once eligibility requirements are met
• Crew Share based

North Star Fishing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.