Description
Marine electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in vessels such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries, electrical wiring and alternators. They use diagnostic testing equipment to inspect vessels and find faults. To do repair work, they use hand tools and specialised electrical instruments and machines.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
fasten componentsperform test runapply health and safety standardsread standard blueprintstroubleshootuse technical documentationwear appropriate protective geartest electrical equipmentinstall electrical equipment in vesselsrepair vessel electrical systemsapply soldering techniquescreate technical plansfollow procedures to control substances hazardous to healthidentify customer's needsmaintain electrical equipmentdiagnose defective enginesinstall transport equipment lightingrepair battery componentsmaintain vessel technical equipment according to instructionsoperate soldering equipmentoperate battery test equipmentwrite records for repairsinstall transport equipment batteries