Marine Electrician 1st Class

About the Role

As a Marine Electrician, you will be responsible for the repair, installation, replacement, and testing of electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and systems within a shipyard environment. This role requires a hands-on approach to maintaining the integrity of shipboard electrical infrastructure, ensuring all systems operate safely and efficiently.

You will work from complex drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to install ground leads, connect power cables to motors, and place conduit, pipes, or tubing within designated partitions and concealed areas. A key part of your day involves pulling insulated wires through conduit to complete circuits and using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to confirm system compatibility and safety. You will also diagnose faulty systems and apparatus using hand tools to identify breakdowns and implement corrections.

This position demands a candidate with at least three years of recent experience working as a marine electrician in a shipyard. You must possess a working knowledge of ship repair procedures, terminology, and compartment naming conventions, along with the ability to comprehend complex mechanical drawings and general correspondence. Proficiency with basic electrical meters, including volt-ohm meters, clamp-on ammeters, and insulation resistance testers, is essential.

Working Conditions

This role involves working under extreme hot or cold conditions. Team members must be physically capable of standing for the entire shift, using hands for various tasks, ascending stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The position requires the ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs and specific vision abilities, including close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Company Culture & Benefits

As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, you will have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization. This structure fosters a collaborative and rewarding work environment where employees share in the company's achievements.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as short-term disability and term life benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.

Application Requirements

Candidates must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents. All applicants are required to pass all administered tests prior to being hired for the position.