Chief Electrician

The Chief Electrician is responsible for the safety, operation, maintenance, and repair of all electrical systems aboard the dredge and attendant plant, with hands-on participation in repair work. The position keeps power generation, distribution, motors, and controls reliable so the dredge stays in production. The Chief Electrician will work parallel with the Chief Mechanic on board the dredge, both reporting to the Port Engineer. This is a live-aboard, rotational position on a working dredge.

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Essential Job Functions

Electrical Systems Maintenance and Repair
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair power generation (generators/gensets), switchgear, and electrical distribution aboard the dredge and attendant plant
• Maintain and repair motors, motor controls, starters, and variable-frequency drives for dredge pumps, winches, and auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems, alarms, instrumentation, lighting, DQM/production-monitoring sensor power, PLC, Basler load sharing, and engine monitoring system
• Perform preventive maintenance per the planned maintenance system, including insulation testing and switchgear inspection
• Diagnose electrical failures and restore equipment to service with minimum downtime, including emergency breakdown response during production
• Support dry-dock repairs, overhauls, and electrical inspections

Planning and Documentation
• Maintain critical-spares inventory for electrical systems; requisition parts and materials through the Port Engineer.
• Keep accurate maintenance, breakdown, and repair logs

Safety
• Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and/or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) before work; follow lockout/tagout and electrical-safety procedures
• Abide by company and worksite safety policies to achieve a “Safety First” workplace

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversight of the safety, operation, maintenance, and repair of all electrical systems aboard the dredge and attendant plant, with hands-on participation in repair work. The position keeps power generation, distribution, motors, and controls reliable so the dredge stays in production. The Chief Electrician will work parallel with the Chief Mechanic on board the dredge, both reporting to the Port Engineer.

Requirements

Required
• 10-15+ years of industrial or marine electrical experience,
• Experience with 480V and 690V three-phase power generation and distribution
• Ability to work an 84-hour work week
• Ability to live aboard a vessel for full rotation
• Ability to understand hand signals and verbal commands in English

Preferred
• Dredge/vessel time
• Journeyman Electrician license
• NFPA 70E / arc-flash training
• Cutter suction / hydraulic pipeline dredge experience
• PLC / controls troubleshooting experience

Certifications or Licenses

Required
• TWIC — Transportation Worker Identification Credential (or ability to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred
• Journeyman Electrician license

Physical Requirements

• Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts up to 50 lbs., unassisted

Additional Duties

This Job Description does not cover all the required duties, activities, functions, and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Mike Hooks LLC with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mike Hooks, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.

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Benefits at Hooks

Competitive Salary

We work hard to ensure that employees are compensated at or above industry standards.
Give us a call to discuss current rates.

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Competitive insurance benefits available to cover medical, dental, and vision plans.

401(k) + Matching

After 1 year of service, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) program with matching based on years of service.

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