Marine Electrician
at Tidewater Barge Lines
Vancouver, WA
Posted: 2-10-2025
Construction, Extraction, and Architecture
$78,988/year
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About this Career
Electricians
Skills
Good Driving Record, Mechanical Aptitude, Blueprinting, Mechanical Systems, Electronic Control Unit, Diesel Engines, Hydraulics, Preventive Maintenance, Multimeters, Electronic Navigation, Communication, Amp Probes, Weather Stations, Three-Phase, Valid Driver's License, Operations, Alarm Devices, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Electronic Systems, Electrical Equipment
Job Description
Tidewater Barge Lines Location:
Vancouver, WA Department:
Maintenance Number of openings: 1 THE JOB We are currently hiring a Marine Electrician to be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing and repairing electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems on tugboats and barges. This position will perform equipment safety inspections and routine preventative maintenance of electrical and electronic systems and components while also performing maintenance and installation of controllers, motors, alarms or other electrical equipment aboard operating tugboats and barges. This position should also expect to complete testing on equipment and systems to diagnose malfunctions and/or ensure equipment is working properly.THE BENEFITS & PAY
Starting Wage Range:
$32.63 - 43.32 per hour depending on experience and skill level- Full-family medical/dental/vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Nine paid holidays
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- 3% Supplemental Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Long-Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- This is a union position represented by the United Steel Workers "USW" International Union.
THE CATCH
- Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a minimum of three years' experience as an electrician required; marine environment preferred.
- Knowledge of Caterpillar diesel engines, Electronic Control Modules (ECM), and Furuno electronic navigation equipment is highly preferred.
- Experience with a variety of navigation and communication equipment, to include Xenon spotlights, VHF radios, weather stations, swing meters, radar, and depth sounders is highly preferred.
- Beginner knowledge of diesel engine operations, maintenance and repair preferred.
- Ability to read, interpret and analyze blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Experience with diagnostics and troubleshooting of DC and AC systems, circuits and equipment and the associated tools for doing so, including, but not limited to, multimeters, scopes, amp probes, load banks, and thermographic imaging cameras.
- Working knowledge and experience with 12- and 24-volt DC operating, monitoring and alarm systems.
- Working knowledge and experience with 120, 208, 240, and 480 volt, three-phase equipment, and the associated distribution, control, and monitoring systems.
- Working knowledge and experience with 208 and 480 three-phase generator sets
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate, diagnose, and repair a variety of electrical equipment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Work Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Department of Homeland Security.
- Must maintain a valid Drivers' License and an insurable driving record in order to operate company owned vehicles.
- Ability to travel up to 5% to other work locations, as required.
- Ability to work up to 5% on an on-call schedule as required and overtime as requested.
Physical Requirements:
o Pulls, pushes and/or lifts a variety of equipment and parts requiring force up to 100 pounds on occasion. o Work may be performed in a shop environment and on tugboats and barges, as job duties require.- All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Submit your application at http://www.tidewater.com/careersTHE COMPANY
- Connecting Customers to Local, Regional and Global Markets Founded in 1932, Tidewater has evolved into a multi-commodity transportation and terminal company serving the diverse and evolving transportation needs of the Pacific Northwest, Canada and beyond. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Tidewater operates the largest barge transportation and terminal network on the Columbia-Snake River system. The characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned. Tidewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran, qualified individual with a disability or protected class. PI261826467Other Job Posting Details
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Minimum
Maximum
$67,870/yr
$90,106/yr