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American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc

Senior Marine Electrician

American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336

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At The Moorings and Sunsail, we plan and deliver fantastic yacht charters across the world.

We have an abiding passion for sailing, taking yachting holidays to the next level across the most spectacular destinations worldwide which keep our customers coming back again and again! From independent sailing holidays to fully catered crewed and power yacht charters we offer our customers a range of product options, and most importantly an unforgettable experience.

The secret to our success within the yacht industry lies in our exceptional teams, we are united by the same purpose, to have fun while creating extraordinary experiences on the water.

Summary We are hiring an experienced Senior Marine Electrician to join our flagship base in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. This role involves handling all electrical systems and issues aboard our yachts. The position requires flexibility with working hours based on operational needs. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.

What you will be doing:

Complete electrical repairs on the yachts within agreed timescales

Reviewing 110v and PV charging systems and confirming inverter operation

Rebuild components wherever possible before requesting new parts & items

Coordinate purchasing of electrical inventory with the supervisor (including electrical, electronic, refrigeration, air conditioning components, sanitation systems, water makers, and water supply systems); be responsible for having adequate but not excessive inventory on hand

Report and review recurrent electrical problems with line manager

Actively involve self in repairs or retrofit projects on all yachts

Assist with the enforcement of control mechanisms designed to stop waste

Keep the work areas clean, organised, and safe. Ensure all work surroundings are free from electrical and fire hazard.

Report any defects or potential defects you notice whilst carrying out duties using the digital maintenance platform

Any other duties as directed by your line manager or the Base Manager

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Skilled experience as an electrician in a similar role

Understanding of 12v, 110v and 220v systems

Able to work unsupervised and meet tight deadlines

Good operational knowledge of yachts equipment/switch board

Ability to lift 50 lbs weight

Ability to operate and maintain department tools and equipment

Ability to identify and recommend retrofit programs to reduce technical problems

Yachting experience and able to manoeuvre yachts (desirable)

Able to swim

Practically minded with an ability to solve problems

Positive personality

A strong team player

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