Job Description

Dredge Electrician

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC

Opportunity

The Dredge Electrician reports directly to the Chief Engineer for daily duties and general maintenance, and is responsible for the repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of all electrical equipment aboard the vessel. The role includes recommending and maintaining adequate spare parts and consumables for uninterrupted operation, inventorying these items into GLDD systems, and working day watch and overtime as required under the general administrative supervision of the Chief Engineer or, in their absence, the Assistant Engineer or Maintenance Superintendent.

About the Company

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and is expanding into the offshore wind energy industry. With a 133?year history of completing marine projects, the company operates a fleet of over 200 specialized vessels and maintains a disciplined training program and an incident?and?injury?free safety culture.

Responsibilities and Functions

• Perform resistance, megger, voltage, and current tests on all electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot high?voltage switchboard, MCC, and motor control issues as needed.
• Attend vessel?related training onboard and periodic training off?site.
• Submit administrative work orders, requisition spare parts and consumables, and complete service requisitions.
• Provide daily and weekly reports to the Chief Engineer and Electrical Superintendent.

Experience Required

• Understanding of automated engine room monitoring system principles.
• Minimum 4 years of marine machinery and electrical equipment experience.

Other Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, or push parts or supplies weighing up to 50?lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay program.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, prescription, life, and disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast?feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

GLDD participates in E?Verify as required by law.

Seniority Level

Mid?Senior level

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Construction

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