Marine Electrician

Position Title: Marine Electrician

Reports To: Electrical Superintendent

PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsmen with a full support staff of professionals who comprise engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources. Marine Electricians are responsible for the installation, testing, and repair of marine cables and equipment, the installation and connection of lighting, electrical power, and troubleshooting and repair of shipboard and facilities electrical systems.

They will use and maintain hand and power tools, various test equipment, and must be able to read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

• Committed to company values and adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Performs duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude and conducts self with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co‑workers courteously.
• Communicates regularly with officers, managers & supervisors about division and department issues.
• Consistently on time for work, meetings, and appointments and delivers work projects by assigned due dates.
• Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Maintains and ensures safety of all assigned equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Meets productivity goals and quality standards as set by management.

• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures based on job specifications and local codes.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, including power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components using test equipment and hand tools to locate cause of a breakdown and correct it.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Place conduit, pipes, or tubing inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits.
• Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools or power tools.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment such as motors.
• Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, perform business‑management duties such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Construct or fabricate parts using hand tools according to specifications.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
• Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.
• Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
• Assist with the set‑up and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Learn to operate equipment, including forklifts and manlifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and thoroughly.
• Problem‑solving / analysis.
• Good attitude; must be a team player.

• Shipyard/Industrial experience valuable.
• Flexibility in work; candidates must be available to…