Marine Electronics Technician

Marine Electronics Technician

Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, is responsible for the electronic control and monitoring systems regulating the electrical/mechanical systems aboard the vessels and terminals of the Staten Island Ferry. All personnel perform related work. Examples of typical tasks include operating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems and controls regulating vessels' medium voltage diesel electric propulsion generators, alternate current medium voltage variable frequency drives, and auxiliary machinery, required to power, propel, and navigate the vessels, including engines, generator sets, drives, motors, connected controllers, and switchgear, as well as the vessel's lighting, air, and signal systems. Performs periodic and routine diagnostic tests on electronic monitoring and control systems and related hardware equipment to ensure optimal performance; makes adjustments and repairs as needed. Customizes and maintains software programs associated with vessels' PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) based control and monitoring systems and similar successor and related systems, by setting parameters, making adjustments, and updating programs. Assists engineering staff in developing preventative maintenance procedures for vessels' electronic monitoring systems. Monitors and updates the programmable logic controller and other associated operating systems software and programs; interprets data produced by these programs; makes adjustments to optimize vessel efficiency. Routinely boards vessels to inspect, repair, calibrate, and test the electronic control hardware and data acquisition units, including all instrumentation associated with main propulsion and auxiliary machinery. Assists in developing machinery service contracts by defining scope of work for vendors contracted to perform periodic safety tests and inspections to ensure compliance with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations; coordinates and assists in safety tests of automation control systems. Assists in developing and conducting training programs for vessel engineering personnel.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Technology, or Electronic Technology, and at least four years of satisfactory full-time experience using medium voltage alternating current variable frequency drives and power systems, utilizing Programmable Logic Controller systems or comparable computer-system experience; or 2. An associate degree from an accredited college in Electrical or Electronic Technology, and at least six years of satisfactory full-time experience using medium voltage alternating current variable frequency drives and power systems, such as Programmable Logic Controller systems as described in "1" above.

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Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.