A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US….

Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd. (CME). and its predecessor companies in The Russell Group have been operating for more than 30+ years. CME is a multi-faceted organization that services all marine and industrial companies including machining, mechanical, welding, fabrication and specialty coatings. CME’s strength lies in our work force of highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable employees who are capable of providing custom mechanical engineering and advanced industrial solutions to meet your specific needs. We are a well-known Canadian leader with a reliable team able to skillfully execute a wide range of projects in industries such as: Marine, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, and National Defense.

At Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd. (CME), we offer you the opportunity to grow your career. Here’s your chance to work for a growing company that is driven by excellence in innovation and quality. With 10 locations and hundreds of employees in Canada, CME has continued to thrive with a commitment to developing passionate employees who are empowered to achieve success. CME’s philosophy is that our people come first, and we can’t build quality products without great people. Every job is important; every person is a unique piece of our formula for success. That’s why at Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd. you’re a member of our family.

We’re looking for people who are committed to producing great work and enjoying themselves while doing it. We’re looking for people with ideas and energy who want to make an impact. We’re looking for people who will see the limitless opportunities for professional and personal development and seize them.

CME Ltd. West Coast Division is currently seeking an experienced Marine Electrician to join our team in Port Alberni, British Columbia. The Marine Electrician is responsible for the installation of electrical components/systems on vessels in a safe, tidy and consistent manner.

Job Description:

This position will primarily involve the new construction of vessels built to customer specifications and regulated by Transport Canada under the small vessel regulations. Vessels includes small commercial vessels such as landing crafts, workboats, tugs, fishing vessels and passenger vessels. Day to day shipyard work will include troubleshooting, repairs, modifications to small vessel electrical system as well as testing, ordering materials and writing reports.

• Read and interpret drawings, schematics and electrical specifications to determine layout of electrical equipment installation
• Interpret and red-line drawings/ submit RFI’s based on inconsistencies, wiring errors, and code/standards violations.
• Mark-up and submit as-built drawings
• Install, maintain and commission marine electrical equipment including shore-power, galvanic isolators, transformers, and off the shelf power distribution equipment
• Install, tests and commission generators and power electronics
• Install, maintain and commission marine navigation electronics such as radar, depth sounders, multi-function displays, NMEA0183 and 2k, coaxial cables and antennas, GPS, AIS.
• Install and commission engine control electronics and actuators
• Calculate loading and capacity of batteries.
• Calculate requirements and select battery inverter/chargers.
• Build and install cable tray. Work closely with fabricators to custom build mounts.
• Layout and install cable transits and glands.
• Layout and build wheelhouse console panels including displays, metering, switching.
• Layout and build 12/24/36V lighting systems.
• Select and install cables based on specifications, standards, drawings, ampacity and voltage drop
• Perform insulation resistance testing on ship wiring and write reports based on findings.
• Source parts based on specifications, standards and requirements. Submit orders.

Essential qualifications:

Education (one of the following):

• Electrical trade qualification with Red Seal.
• Electronics or electrical technician or technologist with controls, automation, or marine experience
• Marine wiring technician/rigger with ABYC electrical certification and extensive experience
• Electrical apprentices with suitable marine wiring experience.

Experience:

• 1-2 years experience rigging small or large vessel electrical in a boatyard/shipyard in addition to time spent during apprenticeship or other electrical work experience.
• 2+ years of commercial or industrial service work/commissioning/testing/maintenance in addition to time spent during apprenticeship or other electrical work experience.
• Apprentices: 1+ year of marine related electrical work.

Asset qualifications (nice to have)

• Marine electrician endorsement
• ABYC electrical certificate
• Extensive experience applying Transport Canada TP1332E, TP127 and or ABYC E-11 standards.
• Configuring, troubleshooting, wiring industrial control panels
• Electrical maintenance experience: troubleshooting, modifying circuits
• Extensive shipyard wiring experience including maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experience drawing/modifying electrical schematics and panels/layout in AutoCad or similar software

We are an equal opportunity employer. The above description is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

A benefits package to include health insurance and vacation will commence upon successful completion of probationary period. We are a unionized shop.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $41.51 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Alberni, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Please Note :
nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.