Electronic Technician

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Position Overview

Reports directly to the Department Head – Senior Systems Engineer. Supports Company’s core Purpose, Strategy, Values, and Behaviors, and promotes the company’s Lean Management philosophy. Maintains an active understanding of Company’s key performance metrics and contributes to ongoing continuous improvement efforts.

Electronics Technicians are skilled and detail-oriented individuals who support the maintenance, repair, and installation of electronic, controls and network systems onboard our cable ships. This role is critical to ensuring the operational integrity, safety, and compliance of all shipboard electronic equipment, including navigation, communication, control, cable laying and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

They are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, including:

• Navigation equipment (radar, GPS, gyrocompass, ECDIS)
• Communication systems (VHF/UHF radios, satellite systems, GMDSS)
• Computer networks (Cisco/Moxa switches, TCP/IP, Serial, Fiber, Modbus & Profibus)
• Automation and control systems (PLC, alarm systems, engine & cable monitoring systems)
• Safety systems (fire detection, CCTV, public address, emergency shutdowns)
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and testing as per planned maintenance system (PMS).
• Maintain and update technical records, drawings, maintenance logs, and inventory of spare parts.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 program through calibration procedures and documentation.
• Assist in system upgrades, new equipment installation, and shipyard projects.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant safety standards, regulatory bodies, and company procedures.
• Liaise with shore-based technical teams and vendors as needed for diagnostics and support.
• Participate in onboard drills and emergency response activities related to technical systems.
• Support the Ship Officers, Crew, IP’s, Rep’s and other personnel as circumstances require.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a clearance from the US Department of Defense.
• A degree in Electronics Technology/Computer Science, equivalent military training, or similar technical training.
• 4 years of experience with shipboard electronics is required. Dynamic Position (DP) and construction vessel experience is preferred.
• Must be available for worldwide travel and maintain passport, TWIC, STCW certificates and Seaman’s record books. Travel expectation is approximately 50% +.
• Adaptable to the fluid [ship] schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Works well under pressure.
• Priority setting and logical troubleshooting ability required.

BENEFITS

Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.