ship's electrician

Work site environment

• In/on water

Work setting

• Remote location
• Ship
• Staff accommodation provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Interpret electrical code specifications
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification
• Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Marine Emergency Duties Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability