Senior Electrician

Description:

As a Senior Electrician, you will take a lead role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the vessel’s electrical and control systems. You will work across a wide range of integrated technologies, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the vessel.

You will be responsible for the following systems:

• Power Systems: Generators, inverters, distribution boards, and electrical systems (AC and DC).
• Energy Storage: Battery systems, charging systems, and redundancy management.
• Control Systems: Vessel control system, PLCs, and electrical interfaces to propulsion and auxiliary systems.
• Navigation & Instrumentation: Integration and maintenance of navigation sensors and monitoring systems.
• Communication Systems: Electrical and network interfaces supporting IP-based control over 4G and SATCOMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead installation, maintenance, and fault-finding of all onboard electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and control system faults, including intermittent and system-level issues.
• Maintain and troubleshoot generators, power distribution systems, inverters, and battery systems.
• Support integration and commissioning of new electrical and control equipment.
• Ensure integrity and reliability of electrical interfaces with propulsion, navigation, and communication systems.
• Assist in developing maintenance procedures, fault logs, and system documentation.
• Support remote troubleshooting and provide technical guidance to operations teams when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong hands-on experience with marine or industrial electrical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of AC/DC systems, power distribution, inverters, and battery technologies.
• Experience with control systems, PLCs, and system integration.
• Familiarity with IP-based systems and networked equipment.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on unmanned or autonomous vessels or similar remote systems.
• Marine electrical certification or relevant electrical engineering qualification.
• Experience with hybrid power systems or advanced energy storage solutions.
• Knowledge of marine classification or regulatory standards (e.g. RINA, IMO).