Electro Technical Officer for BC Ferries

[The Dieselduck]

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction.

We offer a unique West Coast working environment with diverse challenges and opportunities. Whether your goal is to work behind the scenes, onboard our ships, or within our land based operations, you are a key contributor to the BC Ferries team.

BC Ferries is always on the lookout for highly engaged customer-focused employees interested in positions ranging from vessel and terminal operations to professional, business and support roles. If you want an exciting career and working environment with some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, BC Ferries has a career for you!

MARINE ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Company:BC Ferry Services Inc.
Occupations:Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering
Location:Sidney, BC V8L 3S8
Reference Code:SWB14-030
Date Posted: 1/4/2015
Job Type/Status: Full Time Employee

With 47 ports of call, 35 vessels, and more than 500 sailings every day, BC Ferries is one of the largest independently-owned ferry companies in the world. Dedicated to safety, excellence, innovation, and people, we are committed to continuously improving the west coast travel experience of our customers.


MARINE ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Swartz Bay

We seek a skilled electrician/technician with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a shipboard environment. Responsibilities will encompass the maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of automated shipboard electrical systems; including power-generation, distribution and diesel electric propulsion systems, as well as alarm and monitoring systems.

Your experience would include proficiency with technical knowledge of all shipboard electrical and electronic systems and a demonstrated knowledge of WCB regulations and safe working practices. You are able to identify and prioritize work requirements, and diagnose complex problems. You are a clear, concise communicator & team player with the ability to accurately convey technical information through sketches and familiarize others on electrical systems. You are a self-starter and able to work independently. Knowledge of Canadian and international shipboard electrical standards would be an asset.

You hold a BC inter-provincial Electrical TQ and additional diplomas such as power electronics, Industrial automation, PLC’s. As well as progressive working experience in a marine environment, you have diesel electric experience and familiarity with ship propulsion control systems. You must have a valid driver’s licence as moderate travel throughout the operation is required, as well as hold a valid passport or be eligible to obtain a valid passport.

You are flexible in working hours as after hours calls are to be expected.

Email your resume, in one of the following formats; Plain text, MS Word, or PDF, quoting position title, by 1:00 pm, Friday December 19, 2014 to [email protected] or fax to (250) 656-5817.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.