Marine Electrician

Marine Electrician

Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA)

United States, Jersey, Cape May

Jun 03, 2025

MARINE ELECTRICIAN

Location: Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Cape May, NJ

Salary: $38.89 per hour ($80,898 annualized)

Opening Date: January 1, 2025 Closing Date: Until Filled

I. POSITION SUMMARY

The Marine Electrician troubleshoots, repairs, and performs installations of electrical

equipment and systems on board Authority vessels, shore-tie installations, and other

shore side facilities. This position is responsible for following established safety practices

while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers and the public from personal

injury and to prevent damage to Authority property. This position is a bargaining unit

position that is represented by the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Design, install, diagnose problems, and service electrical system components

* Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic devices or systems

* Repair and overhaul electric motors and controllers

* Take periodic measurements of electrical devices for ABS and Coast Guard

* Install or maintain shipboard sound powered phone systems

* Repair and maintain normal and emergency power distribution switchboards,

electrical generators, and all other shipboard power distribution components

* Maintain a clean and safe work area

* Assist other skilled employees in their craft

* Equipment Used in Job Performance:

o All types of mechanical and pneumatic hand tools

o Drill presses, electric drills and grinders hydraulic hole punches

o Electric wire and cable strippers and crimpers, wire and cable bundling tools,

arbor press

o Motor vehicles including trucks and fork lift

o Two-way radios, computers, soldering equipment, irons and torches

o Assortment of electrical and electronic measuring devices necessary to make

diagnosis and effect repairs

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Familiar with the use of all types of hand tools and measuring devices

* Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints

* Ability to create technical documents and briefings

* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

* Ability to repair and troubleshoot control circuits

* Knowledge of marine electrical requirements of the USCG and ABS with regards to

the Delaware River and Bay Authority vessels

* Ability to install marine cable and wiring in an approved, neat and safe manner

* Knowledge of safety precautions involved in this field

* Knowledge of the NEC, IEEE, IEC and other electrical and electronics and

conventions as they apply to Authority vessels

IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* High School diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience

* Experience working with shipboard electrical systems

* Experience working on vessels certificated by the USCG under Title 46 CFR

Subchapters H or I preferred

V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

* Valid driver's license

* Must apply for and receive Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and

Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within 90 days of employment

* Must be willing to attend and successfully complete the following training and

obtain required licensing for the following:

* F.C.C. General Radio Telephone License with Radar Endorsement

* Sperry Gyro Training

* Sperry Radar/Radar Unit Training

* Sperry Antenna

VI. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

* Subject to background investigation and pre-employment physical including

drug test

* Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit

with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their

biweekly pay

* Must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be

required in order to maintain continuous operation of this facility

* Must be willing to sail on vessels as needed

* Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (less than 20

lbs.)

* Must be able to work on high ladders, aloft, or over the side of vessels

* Must be able to work in extreme temperatures (heat of cold) and humidity

* Must be able to work in confined spaces which require the use of a respirator

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at

www.drba.net. In addition, please attach a resume to the completed application.

The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer