MARINE ELECTRICIAN – MARINE ELECTRICIAN

MARINE ELECTRICIAN
Location: Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Cape May, NJ
Salary: $34.50 per hour ($71,759 annualized)
Opening Date: February 1, 2022 – Closing Date: March 2, 2022 

I. POSITION SUMMARY
The Marine Electrician troubleshoots, repairs, and performs installations of electrical equipment and systems on board Authority vessels, shore-tie installations, and other shore side facilities. This position is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property. This position is a bargaining unit position that is represented by the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association. 

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Design, install, diagnose problems, and service electrical system components 
  • Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic devices or systems 
  • Repair and overhaul electric motors and controllers 
  • Take periodic measurements of electrical devices for ABS and Coast Guard 
  • Install or maintain shipboard sound powered phone systems 
  • Repair and maintain normal and emergency power distribution switchboards, electrical generators, and all other shipboard power distribution components 
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area 
  • Assist other skilled employees in their craft 
  • Equipment Used in Job Performance: 
  • All types of mechanical and pneumatic hand tools 
  • Drill presses, electric drills and grinders hydraulic hole punches 
  • Electric wire and cable strippers and crimpers, wire and cable bundling tools, arbor press 
  • Motor vehicles including trucks and fork lift 
  • Two-way radios, computers, soldering equipment, irons and torches 
  • Assortment of electrical and electronic measuring devices necessary to make diagnosis and effect repairs 

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

  • Familiar with the use of all types of hand tools and measuring devices 
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints 
  • Ability to create technical documents and briefings 
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing 
  • Ability to repair and troubleshoot control circuits 
  • Knowledge of marine electrical requirements of the USCG and ABS with regards to the Delaware River and Bay Authority vessels 
  • Ability to install marine cable and wiring in an approved, neat and safe manner 
  • Knowledge of safety precautions involved in this field 
  • Knowledge of the NEC, IEEE, IEC and other electrical and electronics and conventions as they apply to Authority vessels 

IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

  • High School diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience 
  • Experience working with shipboard electrical systems 
  • Experience working on vessels certificated by the USCG under Title 46 CFR Subchapters H or I preferred 

V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES 

  • Valid driver’s license 
  • Must apply for and receive Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within 90 days of employment 
  • Must be willing to attend and successfully complete the following training and obtain required licensing for the following: ▪ F.C.C. General Radio Telephone License with Radar Endorsement 
  • Sperry Gyro Training 
  • Sperry Radar/Radar Unit Training 
  • Sperry Antenna 

VI. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Subject to background investigation and pre-employment physical including drug test 
  • Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their biweekly pay 
  • Must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of this facility 
  • Must be willing to sail on vessels as needed 
  • Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (less than 20 lbs.) 
  • Must be able to work on high ladders, aloft, or over the side of vessels 
  • Must be able to work in extreme temperatures (heat of cold) and humidity 
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces which require the use of a respirator 

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If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at www.drba.net. In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed application.