Marine Electrician and Electronics Technician

About the job:

Our client is a regional leader in marine electronics and electrical systems, seeks applicants to join our team of highly experienced technicians, system designers, and installers. A veteran technician with direct and specific experience and references in this trade including certifications such as NMEA, ABYC, or electronics manufacturer certifications would be the ideal candidate.

If you are this type of experienced applicant we can offer pay and benefits exceeding what you are making now. A signing bonus and moving allowance is also a possibility to motivate an experienced technician to join our team. South County, Maryland is a phenomenal place to live!

Any candidate with marine service work or systems installation experience could also be a strong applicant as we can train the specific electronics/electrical technical skills.

Our company will invest in the right candidate with above average wages, benefits, a company van, specialized tools and equipment as needed, company work apparel, helper and administrative support as necessary, industry and manufacturer training and certifications. The position is full-time, year-round, with allowance for medical benefits, 401(k)/simple IRA, paid holidays, paid vacation, etc. We generally work 7:30am to 4:00pm M-F and take the weekends off however more ambitious technicians opt to work and earn 1.5x overtime. Some flexibility in working hours is an option as we know and respect that life is about more than working.

Our client enjoys an impeccable reputation in the area for conducting business in a manner far above most marine contractors. A new hire will have to fit in with our company mindset and culture regardless of technical skills and experience.

Technician Responsibilities:

· Install GPS, chart plotters/multi-function displays, fish finders, radar, autopilots, VHF radios, stereos, satellite communication systems, A/V systems

· Brands include, but not limited to, Garmin, Furuno, Raymarine, Simrad, Lowrance, KVH, Intellian, Icom, Lookout, Victron Energy, FLIR, Fusion, Starlink, Zipwake, and more.

· Troubleshoot and repair same

· Powerboats and sailboats, mostly private recreational but some commercial - Small trailer boats up to complete electronics and entertainment systems on multi-million dollar custom yachts and sport fishers

· AC and DC electrical wiring

· AC and DC panels, systems, troubleshooting/repair - Install/service/troubleshoot batteries, chargers, inverters, transformers

· Extensive lithium battery installations with supporting charging, monitoring and management systems including solar and other alternative energy (wind, hydro generation for example)

· Bench work/soldering/component assembly and electronics testing

· Transducer installation/service

· PC navigation systems installation/service

· NMEA 0183/2000 wiring

· Light fabrication/woodworking/fiberglass/paint as necessary to fit electronics

· Aloft work for transducers, navigation lights, radar domes

· Battery replacements and other heavy lifting tasks

· Sea trials for equipment calibration and testing

· Customer training/orientation

· System design and documentation including schematics

If you have relevant experience and want to be on a winning team we would like to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Simple IRA (similar to 401k) with company match

Health insurance support

Employee discount on any equipment and gear

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities

Hourly pay

Overtime pay

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift with some flexibility in start and stop time

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person and some off-site based on project load.

Physical Requirements: standing, bending, walking and navigating marine vessel confined spaces; frequent lifting up to 40 pounds, occasional lifting of 80 pounds, infrequent team lifting of 100+ pounds