Marine Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Marine Electrician

This position is located On-site in our Portland, CT or Bellingham, WA

Roles and Responsibilities:

• The installation of all vessel-related electrical system components, to include wiring/cables, power generation components, control panels, junction boxes, etc. 
• Performing system start-up and functional testing of electrical systems and troubleshoot/repair system issues.
• Removing, installing, and repairing electrical equipment and fixtures. 
• Removing and installing diverse types of cable tray systems. 
• Troubleshooting motor and control systems. 
• Performing routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems. 
• Building control panels. 
• Understanding proper safety and abiding by all quality rules instructed.
• Creating solutions, procedures and policies while working with various departments.
• Resolving problems using established procedures and common sense.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in marine electrical installation.

• Basic electrical knowledge of low voltage systems, familiar with electrical schematics and drawings. May need assistance with drawing interpretations, work will be supervised and checked. 

• Ability to use hand tools; owning and using own set of tools is required for this position.

• Ability to work in limited spaces.

• Understand how to use a multi-meter.

• Strong communication skills and effective at building relationships at all levels.

• Energetic motivated and goal oriented.

• Able to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

• Focus on detail and accuracy in all efforts.

• A quick learner who is resourceful.

• Prior experience in a small organization, demonstrating abilities with multiple objectives and multitasking efforts.

Birdon offers a full benefits package including: 

Health/Dental/Vision

EAP/Life

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)

Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee referral program

Pet Insurance

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees. 

Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights .  The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing View email address on ziprecruiter.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com for further assistance.