Marine Electrician

Class Specifications – G.45
Senior Marine Electrician – 8362
Marine Electrician – 8363
Utility Marine Electrician – 8364

May, 1976

Series Concept

Marine Electricians supervise or perform the required duties in the operation, maintenance and repair of shipboard electrical equipment and installations; and perform other related duties as required.

Class Concepts

Senior Marine Electrician

Under direction, incumbents plan and direct alterations and the installation of electrical equipment aboard ship; repair electrical equip~ent such as propulsionand auxiliary generators and motors, hoisting equipment steering systems, pumps and blowers; maintain a shore electrical shop, including equipment, supplies and repair parts; and supervise Marine Electri _cians in shore shop work. Senior Marine Electricians are distinguished from Marine Electricians in that incumbents supervise other electricians and operate an electrical shop ashore.

Marine Electrician

Under general supervision, incumbents maintain and repair shipboard electrical equipment and installations such as the following: all lighting and power aboard ship, direct current and alternating current motors, generators, M-G sets, rotary converters, controllers and appliances, electrical propulsion systems, electrical steering controls, alarm signal circuits and selsyn systems, gyrocompasses, in terior communication apparatus, searchlights, pitometer logs, sonic and supersonic depth finders, telephones, repeaters, fire and bilge pumps, air compressors, hydrographic winches, anchor windlasses, ventilating fans, and magnetic control systems. Marine Electricians also compute, log out and install simple electrical circuits; read electrical blueprints; may administer first aid for electrical shock and burns; and stand security watches.

Utility Marine Electrician

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the same duties as those performed by positions in the Marine Electrician class. In addition, Utility Marine Electrician may act as Oilers in oiling and maintaining machinery; perform semi skilled repairs on all types of marine machinery; and serve as specialists in one particular type of repair. Utility Marine Electricians are distinguished from Marine Electricians in that incumbents must be qualified and licensed to perform duties as both Marine Electricians and Oilers. The use of this class is intended for emergency manning situations wherein incumbents are required to perform as Marine Electricians and/or Oilers.

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Marine Electrician

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; six years 6f experience in electrical work, including three years aboard a seagoing vessel; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abiliti~s essential to the successful pe~formance of the duties assigned to the position. License Requirement: Incumbents in this capacity shall have in their possession such valid licenses and/or certificates as are or may be required.

Marine Electrician

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; four years of training as a crew member on board seagoing vessels, at least three years of which was spent in the electrical department; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. License Requirement: Incumbents in this capacity shall have in their possession such valid licenses and/or certificates as are or may be required.

Utility Marine Electrician

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; four years of training as a crew member on board seagoing vessels, at least three years of which was spent in the electrical department; skilled knowledge in at least one phase of repairs, and general knowledge of mechanic’s hand tools and their uses, internal combustion engines (including diesel), fuel oil safety precautions, pumps, air compressors and heating systems, and electric motors and generators; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. License Requirement: Incumbents in this capacity shall have in their possession such valid licenses and/or certificates as are or may be required.