The Electrician is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of all electrical systems aboard dredging equipment and ships. This includes ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of electrical machinery, lighting, navigation systems, and control panels, in compliance with safety and maritime standards.
Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering or Marine Electrical Systems.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in marine electrical systems, preferably on dredgers or ships.
Knowledge of shipboard systems, marine regulations, and safety practices.
Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering or Marine Electrical Systems.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in marine electrical systems, preferably on dredgers or ships.
Knowledge of shipboard systems, marine regulations, and safety practices.
Install conduits to bulkheads using brackets and screws; thread wires through conduits to terminals such as connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, and switch panels.
Construct instrument panels according to specifications, using hand tools, rulers, dividers, power drills, and technical drawings.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems, wiring, fixtures, control devices, and related equipment aboard vessels.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools to locate and correct faults.
Strip insulation from wire ends and solder ends to terminals using stripping pliers and soldering iron.
Repair and maintain generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarm systems, and lighting circuits.
Conduct insulation resistance measurements on electrical cables and repair or replace as needed.
Test electrical characteristics such as voltage, resistance, and phase angle using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators.
Perform services and minor repairs on outboard, inboard, and ship engines.
Conduct plumbing and intake repairs; troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and steering systems.
Replace worn or damaged engine components as required.
Complete service records and repair documentation accurately.
Maintain electrical system maintenance histories, recording the date, scope of repairs, and any alterations performed.
Maintain adequate inventories of electrical spare parts and requisition replacements as required.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Supervise and participate in the installation and modification of electrical systems aboard vessels following marine regulations and company safety protocols.
Troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment including radio, radar, sonar, fire control, and other onboard systems.
Conduct functional tests to verify the performance of marine engines, electrical systems, and auxiliary machinery.
Guyana Port Inc. (GPI), established in 2019, is a privately held maritime services company based in Georgetown, Guyana. The company was founded to address the growing needs of the country's emerging oil and gas sector.
GPI operates the country's only 2,000-metric-ton floating drydock, measuring 80 meters in length and 16 meters in breadth, capable of accommodating vessels with an even keel of up to 3 meters . Their comprehensive range of maritime services includes:
Drydocking and ship repairs
Abrasive blasting and airless painting
Certified welding and fabrication
Machining and engineering
Electrical repairs and marine fitting
Propulsion system maintenance
Accommodation upgrades
UT gauging and testing
Dredging
GPI employs approximately 100 skilled workers dedicated to delivering high-quality maritime solutions.