Marine Electrician

THIS IS A REPOST - APPLICANTS THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is work in performing and directing the maintenance and repair of marine electrical and electro-mechanical systems on ferries and dredges operated by the Ferry Division. Work involves participating in and supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting, and alarm circuits.

Maintenance and repairs are performed without technical supervision; however, complex electrical repair problems may be performed under the general supervision of a maintenance supervisor and are reviewed and evaluated through the continued and reliable operation of all electrical systems and their ability to meet U. S. Coast Guard requirements.

Duties include troubleshooting electrical equipment and circuits using appropriate test equipment to detect, and effect required maintenance, repairs, or replacement requirements. Performs maintenance and repair of generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarm, and lighting circuits.

Conducts insulation resistance measurements of electrical cables to determine condition and effects repairs or replacements as required.     Supervises and participates in the installation and/or alteration to electrical systems aboard ferries and dredges.

 Maintains adequate inventories of electrical spare parts and requisitions replacements as required.  Maintains electrical system maintenance histories notating date, and extent of repairs and/or alterations.  Assists the marine engineer in the preparation and inspection of electrical repairs performed by outside contractors and during annual shipyard overhaul.  Performs related duties as required.

• This position works out of the Ferry Division Maintenance Facility at Cherry Branch. Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of electrical systems and required maintenance and repair needs

• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and alteration of electrical and electro-mechanical systems

• Skill in the detection, diagnoses, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, install and repair HVAC systems

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in marine electrical and electro-mechanical systems maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

René Basnight - 252-423-5125  srbasnight@ncdot.gov

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.