ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN NBB

About the role

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is seeking an experienced Marine Electrician Journeyman to join our team. Located in Freeland, WA, we build a variety of vessels including tugs, ferries, fire boats, fishing vessels, barges, dinner boats, and more. We are leaders in adopting innovative marine technology.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine the layout and installation of electrical equipment.
• Install electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, feeders, coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Outfit and lay out wire ways, and install cable trays, and initially install hangers.
• 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.
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical controls and components involved with various main propulsion units.
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrohydraulic steering controls.
• May install and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles, techniques and practices involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of marine electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to detect, diagnose, maintain, and repair marine electrical systems.
• Perform electrical fitting installations, stud runs, cableways, controller mounts and all mounting hardware involved with marine electrical equipment.
• Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to adapt, interpret and problem solve.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret specifications, understand, and read drawings and blueprints and understand the contract requirements and schedule constraints.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices, vessel terminology and use of scissors and boom lifts.
• Ability to work in and navigate confined spaces, and indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to changing weather conditions.
• Able to understand and perform basic mathematics.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience working as a General Maintenance Worker or similar with working knowledge of Marine Electrical systems and required maintenance and repair.
• Able to tack weld to initially install the hangers and experience using welding torch (using either MIG welding or stud guns - Journeymen Welders will follow up their initial installations).
• 2-3 years' experience working with Electrical systems.
• Valid WA State Driver’s License.

What You Bring to Our Team

• Ability to read and interpret specifications, understand, and read drawings and blueprints and understand the contract requirements and schedule constraints.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices, vessel terminology and use of scissors and boom lifts.
• Ability to work in and navigate confined spaces, and indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to changing weather conditions.
• Able to understand and perform basic mathematics.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience working as a General Maintenance Worker or similar with working knowledge of Marine Electrical systems and required maintenance and repair.
• Able to tack weld to initially install the hangers and experience using welding torch (using either MIG welding or stud guns - Journeymen Welders will follow up their initial installations).
• 2-3 years' experience working with Electrical systems.
• Valid WA State Driver’s License.

Additional Things That Would Distinguish You

• Marine Electrician Experience.
• Journeyman Electrical Card.
• Working knowledge and understanding of applicable NAVSEA standard items.
• OSHA 10- Certification.
• Certification and experience in use of forklifts and manlifts.
• Interest in and aptitude for taking on future crew leadership roles.

Benefits

• 401k with company matching.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Dental insurance.
• Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Culture

We have a culture of learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nichols Bros. Boat Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability. Nichole Bros. Boat Builders is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.