Marine Electrical Technician

We are seeking an experienced Marine Electrical Power & Controls Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical power distribution and control systems on marine vessels. This role involves hands-on work with advanced marine electrical systems and contributing to safe and reliable vessel operations.
Key responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair marine electrical power systems (switchboards, generators, transformers, converters, control systems)
• Perform regular maintenance and safety inspections
• Diagnose electrical faults using testing tools (multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Work with PLCs, AC/DC drives, and power electronics
• Read and work from electrical schematics
• Support system upgrades and modifications
• Provide basic technical guidance to vessel crew when required
• Maintain service records and documentation
• Work onboard vessels, including at sea when required

Requirements

• Red Seal Certification (required)
• Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizen (required)
• 5+ years experience in marine, industrial, or plant electrical systems
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC systems, power distribution, and wiring diagrams
• Experience with PLCs, drives, and power conversion systems
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and physically demanding environments (able to lift 4050 lbs)
• Willingness to travel, work offshore/on vessels, weekends, and on-call when needed
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Valid drivers license with clean abstract