Marine Electrician
Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings, LLC of Tampa, FL is looking to hire a Marine Electrician. This maritime electric position starts at $23.00 - $25.00/hour, depending on experience. We also offer generous benefits, including 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision, a 401(k) plan with a company match, whole life insurance (portable), term life, AD & D, disability, a cancer policy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. If this sounds like the right shipyard opportunity for you, apply today!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
As a Licensed Electrician at Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings, you install and repair wiring, electrical and industrial equipment, and fuse boxes aboard ships and in shipyard facilities. To identify hazards, defects, or necessary repairs, you carefully inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components. Accurately reading blueprints, you determine the locations for equipment and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards. Using hand tools, you measure, cut, and install electrical conduits. To ensure safety, you use an ohmmeter to test the continuity of electric circuits.
You also repair and maintain the electrical equipment aboard ships, such as generators, alternators, motors, and intercommunication systems. To ensure that the electric motors are properly driving the pumps, blowers, and refrigerating machinery, you perform routine tests. You strip insulation from wire ends, solder ends to terminals, use a voltmeter and ammeter to test the wiring for short circuits, clean and replace commutator brushes, and remove and replace fuses and lights. You take pride in ensuring that ships are safe and functional through the proper installation and maintenance of critical electrical systems and equipment!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
- 2 years of electrical experience
- Knowledge of electrical theory, AC & DC voltage, ohms, and amperes
- Knowledge of electrical layout and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge in reading equipment positioning drawings and equipment end drawings
- Knowledge of shipboard cable runs, cable penetrations, distribution panels, and elementary electrical disconnects
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of general shipboard safety as well as electric shipboard safety, including the safety lockout/tag-out system and use of safety equipment
- Ability to successfully pass a written skill assessment test
- Physical ability to stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and do some heavy lifting
- Have own tools
Training and experience through a formal apprenticeship are desirable but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Do you have a desire to learn and advance? Are you willing to listen and follow instructions? Do you have good organizational and housekeeping habits? Are you a team player? Are you attentive to detail and safety? If so, you might just be perfect for this Electrician position!
SHIPYARD WORK SCHEDULE
This licensed electrician position requires working a flexible schedule that includes overtime and weekends as needed.
READY TO JOIN OUR SHIPYARD TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this shipyard job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 33605
