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The Challenge
We are looking for a Marine Electrician to join our team in the NCDOT Ferry team.
In this role, you will:
- Maintain and repair electrical/electro-mechanical systems of crane barges, tugboats, and dredges operated by our Division of Ferries.
- Participate in and supervise the installation, maintenance, and repair of AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting, and alarm circuits.
- Troubleshoot electrical equipment and circuits using appropriate test equipment to detect and effect required maintenance, repairs, or replacement requirements.
- Perform maintenance/repairs of generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarms, and lighting circuits.
- Conduct insulation resistance measurements of electrical cables to determine condition and make repairs/replacements as required.
- Supervise and participate in the installation/alteration to electrical systems on ferries and dredges.
- Maintain adequate inventories of electrical spare parts and requisition replacements as needed.
- Maintain electrical system maintenance histories noting dates, repairs, and alterations.
- Assist our marine engineer in the preparing and inspecting electrical repairs performed by outside contractors and during our annual shipyard overhaul.
What You Bring
- Knowledge of electrical systems and required maintenance and repair needs.
- Knowledge of principles, techniques, and practices related to the installation, maintenance, repair and alteration of electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Skills in detection, diagnoses, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
- Communications skills to communicate verbally and in writing on complex marine electrical systems problems.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Education and Experience
- High school/GED diploma, and
- 4+ years experience in marine electrical and electro-mechanical systems maintenance/repair; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Notes
- The position works Monday - Friday, 8-hour days. Some travel and overnight stay will be required depending on the location of the vessel.
- You will work out of our Cherry Branch Maintenance Facility.
- Your maintenance and repairs will be performed without technical supervision; however, complex electrical repair problems may be performed under the general supervision of a maintenance supervisor and are reviewed and evaluated through the continued and reliable operation of all electrical systems and their ability to meet US Coast Guard requirements.
Questions?
Call me: René Basnight at 252-423-5125.