Job Title

Electrician/ Electro-Technical Officer

Job Description

Northumberland Ferries Limited, regional leader in the transportation industry, is seeking an Electrician/ Electro-Technical Officer to join our team.

We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Northumberland Ferries Limited include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities. NFL is currently looking for an Electrician to work onboard our vessels that operate from the ports of Wood Islands, PE, and Caribou, NS year-round. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this position performs preventive maintenance as scheduled and carries out corrective maintenance duties as required. This position also performs preventative maintenance based on assigned job cards. The Marine Electricians’ main responsibility is for all electrical maintenance to be performed on a safe and timely basis pertaining to all departments. This position must have a good understanding of the vessel’s electrical machinery, systems, and test equipment, and provide advice when performing difficult tasks. The vessel crew members must have a clear understanding of the Muster list, emergency duties, Vessel Emergency Plan and SMS training manual. 

Education, Experience and Licenses:     

• Red Seal Industrial Electrician, preferably with marine endorsement or Electro-Technical Officer Certificate of Competency.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in the electrical field (troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair) along with a strong electronics background.
•  OR A combination of equivalent education, job-related training, and work experience in a related position. 

Qualifications:  

• Must be capable of reading and working from electrical drawings. Experience in tracing electrical circuits and systems.
• Must be able to trouble shoot electrical controls and distribution systems.
• Must have knowledge of a delta distribution system.
• Motor Control Center and Soft Start Motor Controls experience.
• Must be familiar with: 
•                Engine alarm and monitoring systems and fire detection systems
•                Automation and PMS systems and PLC o HVAC systems and VFD devices
•                Generator controls and generator paralleling circuits
•                Industry standard testing equipment. 
• Must be able to perform Lock Out /Tag Out procedures.
• Must have a CPR Certificate.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a just-cause safety culture.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Asset Qualifications:

• Previous relevant work experience in a marine environment.
• Experience and/or training in marine electrical/electronics.
• Familiarity with computerized preventive maintenance systems.
• Must be able to attain a Transport Canada Marine Medical.

NOTICE: In order to work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally allowed to work in Canada (through citizenship or permanent residency)

Northumberland Ferries Limited is committed to employment equity and actively recruits candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities)

 **We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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