Marine Electrician - Shipyard and Industrial Maintenance

About the role

Gatesource HR is recruiting an electrician for shipbuilding, ship repair, dredging and maintenance operations in the Caribbean. The role covers the safe operation, maintenance, installation, testing and repair of electrical systems and equipment, supporting the reliability of vessels, facilities, production equipment and electrical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on vessels, shipyards, workshops and operational facilities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, generators, switchboards, control panels, lighting and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults with testing equipment and carry out repairs.
• Install and modify wiring, conduits, distribution boards, circuit breakers, control panels and electrical components.
• Maintain marine electrical systems such as vessel wiring, alarms, communication systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Support shipbuilding and ship repair projects through electrical installations, inspections, rewiring and equipment servicing.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems on dredges, barges, tugboats, pumps, winches, generators and other marine equipment.
• Conduct electrical testing to verify system performance and respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Maintain maintenance records and coordinate with maintenance, engineering and operations teams.

Required profile

• Diploma, trade certification or equivalent experience in electrical installation, electrical engineering, industrial electrical maintenance, marine electrical systems or a related field.
• At least 3 years of electrical maintenance experience in marine, shipyard, dredging, port, industrial, construction or heavy equipment environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals and equipment specifications.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, shifts and emergency call-outs when operationally required.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motors, generators, wiring, lighting, control panels, circuit breakers and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with marine electrical systems, shipboard wiring, switchboards, generators, alarms, pumps, winches and auxiliary equipment is an asset.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motor starters, sensors, control panels, alarms and communication or navigation support systems is preferred.
• Good understanding of electrical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, permit-to-work systems and safe use of testing equipment.