Electrician

The Steamship Authority - Falmouth, MA

Full-time

Falmouth, MA

Air Transportation

About the position

The Electrician position at The Steamship Authority involves supporting the maintenance team in the preventative, corrective, and general maintenance of marine and shore-based electrical systems. The role requires a focus on safety, efficiency, and professionalism while performing various electrical tasks, including installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment and power distribution systems.
• Interpret electrical drawings, installation instructions, and work orders.
• Establish procedures to locate and correct electrical problems, and determine electrical component replacements.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems in power and control circuits of various voltages.
• Perform high and low voltage splices and terminations as required following codes and regulations.
• Complete documentation including timesheets, work orders, expense reports, service reports, and purchase orders.
• Conduct general maintenance tasks including safety training, on-call rotation, assisting other crafts, and maintaining tools, stock, and vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by maintenance management.
• May be required to work weekends as part of a posted maintenance schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Computer Literacy.
• Minimum of Journeyman Electrician License required; Massachusetts Master Electrician License preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience working as an electrician.
• Proven knowledge of the principles of electricity and electrical design.
• Experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Ability to work from electrical drawings, schematics, and sketches.
• Knowledge of AC and DC control circuits and terminology of tools, prints, and equipment.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Marine electrician experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic controls for marine propulsion, steering, and other machinery automation systems preferred.