Shipboard Electrical Technician
Also posted as Marine Electrical Technician; Marine Electrician; Shipboard Electrician; Electrical Journeyman; Mech Tech D; Electrical Manufacturing Technician
A shipboard electrical technician performs shipboard cable, lighting and equipment installation, power and control circuit troubleshooting, and shielding, grounding and bonding to keep shipboard electrical, electronic, cabling, and automation systems safe, reliable, compliant, and ready for operation. Most people enter through a paid apprenticeship or utility trainee program rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Install shipboard electrical
Install cable, lighting, and electrical equipment to shipboard standards.
Troubleshoot circuits
Diagnose power and control circuit faults from the panel to the device.
Bond, shield, and ground
Apply shielding, grounding, and bonding practices that keep equipment clean and safe.
Fix electronic faults
Isolate electrical and electronic faults with meters, drawings, and test gear.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Shipboard Installation
Installing cable, lighting, and electrical equipment aboard ship.
Circuit Troubleshooting
Diagnosing power and control circuit faults to the component.
Grounding & Bonding
Applying shielding, grounding, and bonding to shipboard standards.
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