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St. Johns Ship Building, Inc. · 1 day ago

Marine Electrician

Palatka, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

St. Johns Ship Building, Inc. is seeking a Marine Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring and equipment in a shipyard environment. The role involves ensuring compliance with relevant codes and completing electrical components of ships on time and within project scope.

BoatingIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSales

Responsibilities

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components

Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools

Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system

Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps

Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes

Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes

Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem

Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes

Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors

Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures

Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets

Place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes

Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous

Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications

Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects

Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles

Qualification

Marine/Shipyard ExperienceElectrical WiringTesting EquipmentHand ToolsPower ToolsSafety AwarenessProblem SolvingDetail OrientedDecision MakingConflict Resolution