Marine Shipboard Electrician

About the role

The Marine Shipboard Electrician will maintain, repair, and troubleshoot shipboard electrical systems, focusing on motor control centers, to ensure safe and efficient operation for a US Navy program on Diego Garcia.

Key responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, repairs, and testing on shipboard motor control centers and related control systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose faults in motor control centers, control panels, wiring, switchboards, distribution and power generation systems.
• Align, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, switchboards, and distribution networks to meet operational demands.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while minimizing operational disruption.
• Read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and blueprints for installations, repairs, and adjustments.
• Replace faulty components, recalibrate systems, and modify electrical circuits as required.
• Inspect systems for safety and performance compliance, identifying and correcting hazards.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve issues and support preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, work logs, and documentation in line with standards.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, occupational health standards, and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum two years of electrical maintenance and repair experience in marine or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of motor control center operations and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with low and medium voltage systems, electrical motors, switchboards, and controllers.
• Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for shipboard systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently or within a team.
• Familiarity with safety regulations applicable to electrical and marine environments.
• Valid passport with at least one year of validity at time of hire.

Required skills

• Motor control center operation
• Low voltage system maintenance
• Medium voltage system maintenance
• Electrical motor servicing
• Switchboard and controller maintenance
• Technical manual interpretation
• Wiring diagram reading
• Schematics analysis
• Blueprint reading
• Electrical troubleshooting