Marine Electrician
at Seaspan

Job Description

Seaspan Shipyards is proud to be Canada's long-term, strategic shipbuilding partner for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. As a direct result of this work, while creating jobs and rebuilding our domestic shipbuilding industry, Seaspan Shipyards is delivering on the promise of ships built in Canada, by Canadians.

Vancouver Shipyards, based in North Vancouver, has a very busy and exciting year ahead, as we continue to make progress on two 174m long Joint Support Ships (JSS) for the Royal Canadian Navy - the largest ships ever built in Canada! We are also constructing an Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) for the Canadian Coast Guard and have secured significant contracts to design and build a Polar Icebreaker and several Multi-Purpose Vessels. These projects will bring long-term job stability for many years to come.

Marine Shipbuilding Electricians install the wireways, cable, equipment, and switchgear that bring all the functional systems to life. Electrical systems and installation requirements in ship construction can be unique and require an expanded knowledge set. Now is a great time to join the team at Seaspan and be part of the regeneration of the shipbuilding tradition and become a member of a talented, diverse team that is forging a bright future for Canadian shipbuilding at one of the most modern shipyards in North America.

Duties/Accountabilities

• Read and interpret drawings, shop orders, schematics, and electrical system specifications to determine the layout and proper installation of electrical equipment.
• Perform electrical fitting installations, stud runs, cableways, controller mounts, and all mounting hardware involved with marine electrical equipment.
• Install electrical wiring, boxes, panels, devices, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components. Including bonding and earthing installation.
• Terminate and test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, test, and install electrical motors, generators, industrial storage batteries, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical controls.
• Ability to detect, diagnose, maintain, and repair marine electrical systems.
• Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to adapt, interpret and problem solve.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Arrive to work on time during your scheduled shifts.

Education & Qualifications

• Journeyperson Red Seal Construction or Industrial Electrician Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial/commercial installation experience.
• Knowledge/experience of shipbuilding process and terminology is a benefit.

Skills, Knowledge, and Required Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret specifications, understand, and apply drawings/shop orders, and understand the contract requirements and schedule constraints.
• Ability to comprehend, recall, and follow written and spoken word and safety-related directions in English, including over radio and other electronic media.
• Learn and apply information from on-the-job and classroom training.
• Ability to work in and navigate confined spaces, and indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to changing weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb ladders, crawl, crouch, kneel, and/or stoop is required. Overhead work is also a high frequency in this position and therefore, neck and bilateral shoulder rotation use is important.
• Ability to recognize and anticipate potential hazards, take precautions, and follow all safety protocols & procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment or individually with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply Red Seal-trained math skills including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

This position requires Union membership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Local 213 (upon employment) and offers excellent health, welfare & pension packages after the completion of 480 hours. The current Red Seal Journeyperson will earn $47.42 p/hr (overtime is double time).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online today, or send your resume to tradesrecruitment@seaspan.com

Disclaimers:

By applying, you agree that Seaspan may share your resume with our Union partner, IBEW - Local 213.

Note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.