Network Innovations: Career Posting

Marine Electrician

Job Purpose

Network Innovations is currently seeking a Marine Electrician to join its Seattle, WA based team. The successful candidate will be able to commute to the Seattle, Washington area, and will take pleasure in traveling to a variety of ports in North America as well as the occasional international port. They will have prior experience working in the marine industry and will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing new and old technology systems on small fishing boats and large commercial ships..

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Installs electrical systems and components on new or existing vessels in accordance with, manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Upgrades old electrical systems to modern standards and adds new functionalities and enhanced reliability
  • Employs test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, etc., to diagnose and repair electrical parts, including motors, relays, switches, transformers, positioning sensors, and other key electrical components.
  • Conducts regular inspections to ensure electrical systems comply with safety standards, and industry regulations.
  • Must have standard marine electricians tool kit.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Independent and dependable
  • Adaptable/flexible
  • Methodical and detail-oriented
  • Self-motivated and achievement-oriented
  • Innovative
  • Thrives in a high-pressure team environment

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of equivalent experience as a Field Electrician with at least one (1) year working on commercial vessels, or in a similar industry.
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical best practices and electrical safety standards.
  • Strong working knowledge of shipboard electrical systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office products including Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card and military base access within two (2) months of hire.
  • Must have a clean driving record, valid driver license, and be insurable.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation.
  • Must have the ability to travel up to six (6) weeks at a time.
  • Firm understanding of proper safety procedures (lockout tagout, fall protection, confined spaces) and use of standard safety equipment.
  • Incumbent must be committed to self-development including lifelong learning, regardless of their formal education.
  • A willingness to embrace and live the core values of Network Innovations.

Working conditions

This position has a standard 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday schedule. Depending on customer needs there may be potential for shift rotation and/or on-call requirements. Overtime is often necessary to meet customer driven deadlines.

This position operates onboard commercial steel vessels. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in shipyard environments, onboard commercial fishing vessels, working from heights and in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.

The physical demands described below represent the essential job functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the necessary tasks.

  • The employee is constantly required to stand, sit, use hands, finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is frequently required to walk, climb, kneel, crawl and crouch.
  • The employee is occasionally required to talk, hear, carry, push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to drive a motor vehicle is required.

Physical requirements

Sitting and using a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 10kgs will be required, from time to time.

Disclaimer Statement: This job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed above provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

Details

  • Job title Marine Electrician
  • Department Maritime
  • Location North America/Seattle, Washington
  • Supervisor Director of Commercial Service
  • FLSA Non-Exempt
  • Work Remotely No

About Network Innovations

Keeping people connected anywhere on the planet is more than just our expertise – it’s our mission. Network Innovations is a technology and systems integrator that provides secure and seamless global communications solutions. Our customers conduct some of the most important work on the planet, whether it’s helping a remote island rise again after a hurricane, defending a country's borders, preventing a catastrophic power grid failure… you get the deal. What this means for our team is that we come to work each day knowing that it matters. We’re forward thinkers and problem solvers who thrive on challenges. Determination, integrity, humility, and respect are at our core. If you’re looking to grow with an organization that values collaboration, diversity, and learning, you’re in the right place.

Network Innovations is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We live our core values and look to them to drive business results and help our customers conduct some of the most important work on the planet. We believe a diverse global workforce allows us to create customer intimacy and sustained profitability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics. Whether you are starting your career or have decades of experience, we welcome you to join our mission to connect our world securely and seamlessly.

Accommodations during the application process are available upon request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.

Disclaimer Statement: This job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed above provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.