The electrician’s assistant will work under the direction of the department supervisor, and will help the electricians with electric system installation, repair, and maintenance. Work is primarily outdoors on a pier and around various vessels.

· Assisting electricians with installing and maintaining electrical systems.
· Testing, and installing electrical motors, electromechanical devices, controls, contacts, switches, and other electrical equipment and components.
· Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and connectors.
· Use of hand tools and testing equipment.
· Replacement of faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.
· Mounting motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications.
· Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
· Participate in special projects as required.
· Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Knowledge of low voltage Single phase / three phase basic knowledge.
· Knowledge of marine DC electronics.
· Knowledge of motor controls.
· Knowledge of frequency drives.
· Must be able to speak and understand the English language.
· Take direction and complete routine tasks.
· Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

PREFERRED

· DBIDS card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· Must be able to lift 100 lbs. without restriction. Position involves lifting, pulling ad operating heavy equipment and objects.
· Agility to bend, stoop, or squat, and climb high steps/ladders frequently.
· Physical dexterity and strength to operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is poorly accessible or in confined workspaces.
· Must be able to keep balance/equilibrium while performing duties at various heights.
· Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
· Adequate hearing & vision ability.
· Proper heat/cold tolerance, working in all weather conditions.
· Comfortable working while exposed to grease, dirt, paint, water, etc.
· Must be able to swim.
· Work on a moving and uneven platform.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES

Sick and vacation package
Paid Holidays
Company PAID health benefits (medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
Voluntary benefits, Aflac Benefits & Matching 401K
Paid training

“Pacific Maritime Group is an equal opportunity workplace. We don’t just accept but we celebrate and support differences for the benefit of our employees. Pacific Maritime Group is proud to be an affirmative action employer.”