Marine Electrician

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shaver transportationPortland (ME)

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

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Senior

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$36.25 - $46.60 / hour

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About the role

Job Description: Marine Electrician Portland, OR | Company Fleet & Shoreside Facilities$36.25 - $46.60 / hour, depending on experience Shaver Transportation is looking for a skilled Marine Electrician to keep our fleet of tugs, barges, and shoreside facilities running. You'll troubleshoot, repair, and help design the electrical systems that our crews depend on every day - working hands-on with generators, switchboards, and vessel controls, and playing a direct role in the reliability and safety of our operations.

What You'll Do:

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, distribution panels, and alarm/lighting circuits across the fleet
Wire and connect electrical systems, testing your work with ohmmeters, voltmeters, and other diagnostic equipment
Read schematics and manufacturer specs to plan repairs, upgrades, and new installations
Help build and refine preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and facilities

What We're Looking For:

5+ years of relevant marine industry electrical experience, or comparable work, preferred
Advanced knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory and marine grounding practices
Working familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and marine electrical code requirements
Able to pass a Company-administered drug and alcohol screening and post-offer background check, consistent with Oregon and City of Portland fair-chance hiring rules
Valid driver's license, and able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card
Comfortable working in tight vessel spaces and all weather conditions, and able to lift 50+ lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation

Why ShaverSince 1880, Shaver Transportation has kept the Columbia and Willamette Rivers moving. As our Marine Electrician, you'll work directly with our Port Engineer and VP of Engineering on a fleet with real history and real variety - no two days (or two vessels) are exactly alike. This is a hands-on trade role with genuine ownership: you'll be trusted to diagnose problems, plan the fix, and see it through, with competitive pay and a full benefits package. Equal Employment Opportunity Shaver Transportation Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. STCO prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Shaver Transportation Company is a covered federal contractor or subcontractor, and it shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and require covered federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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