Job Title: Marine Electrician

Job Description

Position Summary:

Marine Electricians are responsible for the installation, testing, and repair of marine cables and equipment. This includes connecting lighting and electrical power, as well as troubleshooting and repairing shipboard and facilities electrical systems. You will work with hand and power tools, various test equipment, and must be proficient in reading blueprints, drawings, and schematics. Your role is crucial in maintaining safety and security standards, meeting productivity goals, and quality standards as set by management. Regular communication with officers, managers, and supervisors about departmental issues is expected. You will also guide and train other workers in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixture installation, maintenance, or repair.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures based on job specifications and local codes. - Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. - Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes. - Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. - Inspect electrical systems to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, ensuring compliance with codes. - Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment. - Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. - Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. - Place conduit, pipes, or tubing inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. - Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. - Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools or power tools. - Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment such as motors. - Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances. - Perform business management duties such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment. - Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets. - Construct or fabricate parts using hand tools according to specifications. - Perform physically demanding tasks such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects. - Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles. - Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services. - Assist with the set-up and preventive maintenance of equipment. - Learn to operate equipment, including forklifts and manlifts. - Perform other duties as assigned.

Security Clearance and Citizenship: - Security – SECRET (Final) Clearance required. - U.S. Citizenship required. - Valid Driver’s License required.

Employee Benefits: - Choice of 2 Medical Plans - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - Health Advocacy Services - Employee Assistance Program - 401(k) Plan - Employee Discount Plan - Weekly Pay

Hard Skills

• Installation of electrical systems

• Testing electrical systems

• Repairing marine cables and equipment

• Reading blueprints, drawings, and schematics

• Using hand and power tools

• Operating various test equipment

Soft Skills

• Effective communication

• Training and guiding other workers

• Maintaining a positive and respectful attitude

• Time management

• Safety and security consciousness

• Professional integrity

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in HONOLULU, Hawaii.

Work Environment

subs and surface ships

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.